Shrewsbury, Massachusetts vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 11.0% cheaper than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,496 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Cary
than in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Shrewsbury, MA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Shrewsbury, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% lower
      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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower