Charlton, MA Cost of Living


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

Charlton, MA

Housing costs in Charlton?
A typical home costs $404,600, which is 19.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.4% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Charlton costs $1,470 per month, which is 2.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 45.6% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Charlton?
To live comfortably in Charlton, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $77,400 for a family, and $45,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Charlton?
The cost of living in Charlton, MA is relatively low compared to other areas in Massachusetts. The median house cost is around $220,000, which is significantly lower than the state average of $367,500. Additionally, the median household income in Charlton is approximately $76,000 per year, which is slightly below the state average. Despite this slight discrepancy, Charlton's lower cost of living makes it a great place for families to find affordable housing and lower costs of other necessities like groceries and gas. Overall, Charlton's low cost of living combined with its close proximity to larger cities like Boston makes it an attractive option for those looking to save money while still having access to amenities associated with city life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCharltonMassachusettsUnited States
  111.5127.5100.0
  106.8108.9100
  96.190.2100.0
  130.0175.0100.0
  $404,600$557,300$338,100
  115.0%112.9%100.0%
  101.7107.9100.0
  135.8147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

I have lived in Charlton all my life, and I love it here. It's a small town in worcester county that everyone misses driving by on route 20. Charlton Middle School is  More

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Over 12 years ago

Charlton. A place in Massachusetts that is used as a "connector" town to get from Springfield to Rhode Island. Or Worcester to Oxford. But the things that people miss as  More

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