Cost of living in Massachusetts

compared to
Cost of living in Massachusetts vs. United States overall average

Massachusetts is 12.8% more expensive than United States overall.

Restaurants
pay 6.1% more in Massachusetts
Groceries
pay 12.0% more in Massachusetts
Transportation
pay 3.0% more in Massachusetts
Housing
pay 14.2% more in Massachusetts
Childcare
pay 31.9% more in Massachusetts
Entertainment and Sports
pay 21.3% more in Massachusetts
Clothing
pay 1.0% more in Massachusetts

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, groceries, restaurants, and transportation in Massachusetts are more expensive than in United States.

Massachusetts Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $21.19
$14.73 - $39.45
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$10.79
$8.92 - $14.45
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.62
$2.07 - $3.85

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$3.71
$1.76 - $6.95
Local cheese (8 oz) $7.31
$3.59 - $16.94
Milk (1 gallon) $4.52
$2.75 - $7.84

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $3.51
$3.14 - $3.97
Monthly public transit pass $71.71
$90.00 - $92.00
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $33,785.54
$33,240.08 - $36,619.38

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$68.08
$45.82 - $98.09
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $2,074.76
$1,761.11 - $2,455.56
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,940.55
$1,725.00 - $2,193.75

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $1,960.62
$1,582.12 - $2,900.00
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $26,428.57
$15,714.29 - $40,000.00

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $6.63
$3.89 - $8.91
Cappuccino in mid-range area $5.00
$3.64 - $6.64
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$12.10
$11.36 - $14.41

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$50.62
$35.45 - $79.55
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$41.05
$27.27 - $55.00
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$83.58
$56.36 - $119.09

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These numbers reflect the average prices of 50 cities in the state of Massachusetts, such as Taunton, Northampton, Falmouth, Chelsea, North Attleborough, and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Massachusetts, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Massachusetts.

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