Shrewsbury, Massachusetts vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 31.4% more expensive than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $98,536 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Queens
than in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Shrewsbury, MA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Shrewsbury, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.0% higher
  Commute
  86.6% higher
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher