Woburn, MA Cost of Living


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Woburn cost of living score
144.7
More expensive
44.7% higher
than the US average
13.5% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Woburn, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 144.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 44.7% higher than the U.S. average and 13.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Woburn, MA

Housing costs in Woburn?
A typical home costs $635,600, which is 88.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.0% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Woburn costs $2,750 per month, which is 92.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.2% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Woburn?
To live comfortably in Woburn, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $121,680 for a family, and $90,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Woburn?
The cost of living in Woburn, MA is more expensive than the national average. According to Best Places, the cost of living index in Woburn is 125.9, which is 25.9% higher than the U.S. average of 100. This city also ranks 5th out of all cities and towns in Massachusetts for highest cost of living. Housing expenses make up a large portion of this higher cost of living at 149.3%. Groceries are slightly above average at 105%, while transportation and utilities are close to the national average at 98% and 97%, respectively. Overall, residents should expect to pay more when living in Woburn than elsewhere in the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWoburnMassachusettsUnited States
  144.7127.5100.0
  110.2108.9100
  88.190.2100.0
  212.8175.0100.0
  $635,600$557,300$338,100
  106.6%112.9%100.0%
  96.8107.9100.0
  177.4147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I am moving to Woburn, MA this summer from LA, CA. I am looking for some things to get excited about concerning the quality of life in Woburn and Boston , MA. I have  More

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I am moving to Woburn, MA this summer from LA, CA. I am looking for some things to get excited about concerning the quality of life in Woburn and Boston , MA. I have  More

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We moved to the west side of Woburn (known as Shaker Hill) about 2 years ago. We are close to everything. Great restaurants, great shopping, the major highways etc.   More

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