Gardner, Massachusetts vs. Barre, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barre, Massachusetts is 5.0% more expensive than Gardner, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,518 in Barre, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardner, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barre, Massachusetts is more expensive than Gardner, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Barre
than in Gardner, Massachusetts
Gardner, MA vs. Barre, MA
Compared to Gardner, Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower