Madison, Alabama vs. Shirley, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shirley, Massachusetts is 22.2% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $97,787 in Shirley, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shirley, Massachusetts is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Shirley
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs. Shirley, MA
Compared to Madison, Shirley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.4% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher