Berkley, MA Cost of Living


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Berkley cost of living score
111.7
More expensive
11.7% higher
than the US average
12.4% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Berkley, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.4% higher than the average for Massachusetts.

Berkley, MA

Housing costs in Berkley?
A typical home costs $548,300, which is 62.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.6% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Berkley costs $1,680 per month, which is 17.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Berkley?
To live comfortably in Berkley, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $105,120 for a family, and $53,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Berkley?
The cost of living in Berkley, MA is relatively high compared to the national average. The median home value in Berkley is over $400,000 and the median rent price is around $1,700 per month. Furthermore, the cost of food and other essentials is also higher than average due to the lack of competition with nearby towns. Despite the higher costs, many residents still choose to live in Berkley due to its excellent educational opportunities, thriving cultural scene, and convenient access to Boston.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBerkleyMassachusettsUnited States
  111.7127.5100.0
  107.7108.9100
  88.690.2100.0
  167.8175.0100.0
  $548,300$557,300$338,100
  109.9%112.9%100.0%
  96.0107.9100.0
  127.7147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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