Shrewsbury, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 31.0% more expensive than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $65,496 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Seattle
than in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Shrewsbury, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Shrewsbury, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.4% lower
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher