Chester, MA Cost of Living


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Chester cost of living score
96.2
Less expensive
3.8% lower
than the US average
24.5% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Chester, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.8% lower than the U.S. average and 24.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Chester, MA

Housing costs in Chester?
A typical home costs $243,100, which is 28.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.4% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chester costs $1,180 per month, which is 17.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 81.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Chester?
To live comfortably in Chester, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $46,440 for a family, and $38,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chester?
The cost of living in Chester, MA is relatively affordable compared to other parts of the country. The median home value for a single-family house is approximately $340,000 while the median rent is around $1,500 per month. Along with lower housing costs, general goods and services are slightly lower than the national average as well. Tax rates in Chester are also lower, which can save homeowners a considerable amount of money each year. Overall, Chester offers a good balance between affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChesterMassachusettsUnited States
  96.2127.5100.0
  104.5108.9100
  91.390.2100.0
  71.3175.0100.0
  $243,100$557,300$338,100
  113.4%112.9%100.0%
  107.1107.9100.0
  125.4147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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