Richmond, Virginia vs. Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is 33.3% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $487,873 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Shrewsbury
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Shrewsbury, MA
Compared to Richmond, Shrewsbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher