Beverly, MA Cost of Living


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Beverly cost of living score
131.5
More expensive
31.5% higher
than the US average
3.1% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Beverly, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.5% higher than the U.S. average and 3.1% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Beverly, MA

Housing costs in Beverly?
A typical home costs $633,700, which is 87.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.7% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Beverly costs $2,420 per month, which is 69.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.6% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Beverly?
To live comfortably in Beverly, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $121,320 for a family, and $79,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Beverly?
The cost of living in Beverly, MA is high, but it is a desirable place to live. Housing costs are especially steep with rents and mortgages that are comparable to the more expensive suburbs of Boston. Groceries, health care, and transportation are all fairly expensive as well. In general, the cost of living in Beverly is higher than most other places in Massachusetts which makes it hard for some families to make ends meet on their salary alone. Despite this fact, people still flock to the town because of its proximity to Boston and the beautiful scenery it offers.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBeverlyMassachusettsUnited States
  131.5127.5100.0
  109.3108.9100
  88.690.2100.0
  203.5175.0100.0
  $633,700$557,300$338,100
  108.8%112.9%100.0%
  95.4107.9100.0
  144.7147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

On 3 different occasions I have lived here, each time it wasn't my first choice. My opinion has not changed, but gotten worse. First, the cost of living is not accurate  More

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Over 9 years ago

Although Beverly is beautiful, the cost of living is high. to get a good job, you need to commute into Boston which is expensive. As long as you have the money, great  More

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Over 10 years ago

I have lived in Beverly for almost 5 years, and have loved every minute of it. The weather is pleasant, but you have to love winters. It's actually not much colder  More

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