Shrewsbury, PA Cost of Living


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Shrewsbury cost of living score
96.2
Less expensive
3.8% lower
than the US average
1.7% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.8% lower than the U.S. average and 1.7% lower than the average for Pennsylvania.

Shrewsbury, PA

Housing costs in Shrewsbury?
A typical home costs $302,700, which is 10.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.7% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shrewsbury costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Shrewsbury?
To live comfortably in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $57,960 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shrewsbury?
The cost of living in Shrewsbury borough, PA is quite reasonable. Overall, it is significantly lower than the national average. Housing costs are generally lower than most other places in the country, with a median home price of $172,300. Property taxes are also low, averaging just 1.51 percent of the total assessed value. Utilities and transportation costs also tend to be reasonable in the area. Additionally, food prices are quite competitive compared to other parts of Pennsylvania or even the United States as a whole. With all these factors taken into account, Shrewsbury Borough provides an attractive option for those looking for a cost-effective place to live in Pennsylvania.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesShrewsburyPennsylvaniaUnited States
  96.294.6100.0
  106.2100.3100
  127.9101.1100.0
  90.280.5100.0
  $302,700$242,800$338,100
  99.8%98.2%100.0%
  105.2104.0100.0
  112.3101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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