Millbourne, PA vs Shrewsbury, PA

Millbourne is moderately more affordable than Shrewsbury, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Millbourne scores 84 compared to 91 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 Millbourne is $1,008/month compared to $1,091/month in Shrewsbury — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Millbourne is more affordable at $211,800 median vs $296,300.

Median household income in Millbourne is $43,625 compared to $95,962 in Shrewsbury (-54.5%). 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 Millbourne spend roughly 27.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Shrewsbury.