Marlborough, MO vs Shrewsbury, MO

Marlborough is moderately more affordable than Shrewsbury, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Marlborough scores 78 compared to 90 for Shrewsbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shrewsbury can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marlborough is $956/month compared to $1,143/month in Shrewsbury — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marlborough is more affordable at $187,900 median vs $266,600.

Median household income in Marlborough is $47,011 compared to $84,942 in Shrewsbury (-44.7%). While Shrewsbury is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marlborough spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Shrewsbury.