Shelby, OH vs Versailles, OH

Shelby is moderately more affordable than Versailles, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Shelby scores 62 compared to 71 for Versailles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Versailles can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shelby is $724/month compared to $762/month in Versailles — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shelby is more affordable at $117,300 median vs $193,200.

Median household income in Shelby is $52,760 compared to $69,103 in Versailles (-23.7%). While Versailles is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shelby spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Versailles.