Chester, Massachusetts vs. Becket, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Becket, Massachusetts is 8.2% more expensive than Chester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $81,176 in Becket, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Becket, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Becket
than in Chester, Massachusetts
Chester, MA vs. Becket, MA
Compared to Chester, Becket is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher