Cost of Living Calculator - Shrewsbury, Massachusetts vs Portsmouth, Rhode Island


The cost of living in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is 2.7% cheaper than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,673 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Rhode Island is cheaper than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Shrewsbury, MA vs Portsmouth, RI
Compared to Shrewsbury, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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