Leicester, MA Cost of Living


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Leicester cost of living score
111.5
More expensive
11.5% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Leicester, 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.

Leicester, MA

Housing costs in Leicester?
A typical home costs $385,300, which is 14.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.9% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Leicester costs $1,370 per month, which is 4.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 56.2% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Leicester?
To live comfortably in Leicester, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $73,800 for a family, and $42,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Leicester?
Leicester, MA offers an affordable cost of living that is lower than both the Massachusetts and national average. The median home value in Leicester is $223,200, which is much lower than the state's median home value of $474,700. Similarly, the median household income for Leicester is $66,167, while the median household income for Massachusetts comes to $80,088. When it comes to overall affordability of goods and services in Leicester compared to other nearby cities and towns, it stands out as a great value. Taxes are also relatively low making it an attractive choice for many families looking to purchase a home or rent an apartment in the area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLeicesterMassachusettsUnited States
  111.5127.5100.0
  105.5108.9100
  96.190.2100.0
  119.0175.0100.0
  $385,300$557,300$338,100
  109.3%112.9%100.0%
  99.4107.9100.0
  135.3147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Since 2021 leicester has had a big increase in crime. Drugs, Gangs, Attempted Murder, Burglary, Assault you name it.  More

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