Fitchburg, MA Cost of Living


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Fitchburg cost of living score
111.5
More expensive
11.5% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Fitchburg, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.5% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for Massachusetts.

Fitchburg, MA

Housing costs in Fitchburg?
A typical home costs $341,400, which is 1.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.7% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fitchburg costs $1,330 per month, which is 7.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 60.9% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Fitchburg?
To live comfortably in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $65,520 for a family, and $41,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fitchburg?
Fitchburg, MA is an affordable place to live with a variety of housing options and costs. The median home value is around $174,000, significantly lower than the national average of $200,000. Property taxes are also well below the national average at 1.84% of the assessed property value. Renters can expect to pay slightly higher rents for a one-bedroom apartment in Fitchburg than in other Massachusetts cities; however, the overall cost of living is still below that of many major metro areas. Despite having some higher prices than other parts of the state, Fitchburg remains an affordable city where people can find a reasonable cost of living in a good community.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFitchburgMassachusettsUnited States
  111.5127.5100.0
  104.4108.9100
  96.190.2100.0
  99.3175.0100.0
  $341,400$557,300$338,100
  125.9%112.9%100.0%
  89.8107.9100.0
  135.9147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've had the privilege to live in many places across the US in several states. Fitchburg is easily the worst place I have lived, by far. To find it, drive west on the  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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