Wellfleet, MA Cost of Living


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

Wellfleet, MA

Housing costs in Wellfleet?
A typical home costs $820,300, which is 142.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.2% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wellfleet costs $1,830 per month, which is 28.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 16.9% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Wellfleet?
To live comfortably in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $157,320 for a family, and $55,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wellfleet?
The cost of living in Wellfleet, MA is slightly higher than the national average. Housing prices tend to be quite high due to its desirable setting and location on Cape Cod, however it is still more affordable than many other locations in Massachusetts. The average price for a three-bedroom home in Wellfleet is around $400,000. Other basic necessities such as groceries, transportation and utilities are also slightly more expensive due to its popularity with tourists. Although the cost of living may be higher than other areas of the country, Wellfleet offers many unique opportunities for those who choose to live there including access to some of the best beaches and outdoor recreation in New England.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWellfleetMassachusettsUnited States
  131.5127.5100.0
  112.1108.9100
  93.390.2100.0
  257.3175.0100.0
  $820,300$557,300$338,100
  115.0%112.9%100.0%
  96.2107.9100.0
  140.3147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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