Shrewsbury, Massachusetts vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 38.3% cheaper than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,437 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Scranton
than in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Shrewsbury, MA vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Shrewsbury, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower