What is a pro or con of living in Shrewsbury, Massachusettscompared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 7% more expensive in Shrewsbury.

What salary do I need to live in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts copmared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina should increase to $82,823 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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CHAPEL HILL vs. SHREWSBURY
Cost of Living Comparison

Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is 10.4% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,823 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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• Overall, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Shrewsbury
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC vs. Shrewsbury, MA

Compared to Chapel Hill, Shrewsbury is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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4.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

14.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% higher

Commute

22.3% higher

Health

6.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% higher

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