Boxborough, MA Cost of Living


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Boxborough cost of living score
144.7
More expensive
44.7% higher
than the US average
13.5% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Boxborough, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 144.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 44.7% higher than the U.S. average and 13.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Boxborough, MA

Housing costs in Boxborough?
A typical home costs $717,100, which is 112.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.7% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Boxborough costs $2,240 per month, which is 56.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 4.5% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Boxborough?
To live comfortably in Boxborough, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $137,520 for a family, and $74,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Boxborough?
The cost of living in Boxborough, MA is relatively affordable compared to other areas of the state. Housing costs are below the national median at $400,000 and property taxes are the lowest in Middlesex County. Basic necessities such as food and transportation are also fairly inexpensive, with food prices being slightly lower than average for Massachusetts and public transportation services being widely available. Additionally, local taxes are comparatively low which helps to keep overall costs down. For those looking to live in a suburban area close to Boston without spending too much, Boxborough is an excellent option.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBoxboroughMassachusettsUnited States
  144.7127.5100.0
  110.9108.9100
  89.090.2100.0
  209.6175.0100.0
  $717,100$557,300$338,100
  112.4%112.9%100.0%
  108.7107.9100.0
  177.4147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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