Harvard, MA Cost of Living


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

Harvard, MA

Housing costs in Harvard?
A typical home costs $819,700, which is 142.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.1% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Harvard costs $2,170 per month, which is 51.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Harvard?
To live comfortably in Harvard, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $156,960 for a family, and $68,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Harvard?
The cost of living in Harvard, MA is higher than the national average. According to Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living in Harvard is 32.8% higher than the U.S. average, with housing costs being 54% higher than the national average. Despite this premium, Harvard still remains a desirable place to live due to its excellent school system and close proximity to Boston. If you're looking for a small town with big-city amenities, Harvard could be an ideal fit.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHarvardMassachusettsUnited States
  111.5127.5100.0
  110.9108.9100
  96.190.2100.0
  258.1175.0100.0
  $819,700$557,300$338,100
  113.7%112.9%100.0%
  101.6107.9100.0
  135.5147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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