Harwich, MA Cost of Living


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Harwich cost of living score
131.5
More expensive
31.5% higher
than the US average
3.1% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Harwich, 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.

Harwich, MA

Housing costs in Harwich?
A typical home costs $587,600, which is 73.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.4% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Harwich costs $2,130 per month, which is 49.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Harwich?
To live comfortably in Harwich, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $112,680 for a family, and $64,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Harwich?
The cost of living in Harwich, MA is relatively high compared to other nearby towns. Housing costs are particularly steep, with the median home listing price being $527,000 in 2020. Renters should expect to pay an average of $1,800 for a one-bedroom apartment, and slightly more for larger units. The cost of food and other necessities is also high due to the area’s tourist destinations and numerous summer activities. Although it may be expensive to live there at first, the natural beauty and community spirit make it an enjoyable place to settle down in the long run.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHarwichMassachusettsUnited States
  131.5127.5100.0
  109108.9100
  93.390.2100.0
  185.3175.0100.0
  $587,600$557,300$338,100
  115.0%112.9%100.0%
  91.8107.9100.0
  141.1147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I grew up in a small town on the Cape, Harwich. Life on the Cape can be describe as living in a bubble, removed from the "real world". But as a child and anyone with a  More

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