Acton, Massachusetts vs. Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts is 20.2% more expensive than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,093 in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts is more expensive than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Manchester-by-the-Sea
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs. Manchester By The Sea, MA
Compared to Acton, Manchester By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% higher
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower