Holden, MA Cost of Living


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

Holden, MA

Housing costs in Holden?
A typical home costs $469,100, which is 38.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.8% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Holden costs $1,820 per month, which is 27.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 17.6% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Holden?
To live comfortably in Holden, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $90,000 for a family, and $56,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Holden?
Holden, MA has a cost of living that is slightly higher than the national average. Housing is the biggest expense in Holden, with median home prices in 2019 coming in at around $340,000, significantly higher than the Massachusetts average of $328,000. Groceries and health care also tend to be more expensive than other areas in the state. Other expenses such as transportation and utilities are about on par with the national average. Despite its high cost of living, Holden remains a desirable place to live due to its close proximity to Boston and Worcester and its excellent school system.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHoldenMassachusettsUnited States
  111.5127.5100.0
  106.8108.9100
  96.190.2100.0
  145.7175.0100.0
  $469,100$557,300$338,100
  109.7%112.9%100.0%
  94.0107.9100.0
  135.5147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My husband and I bought our home in Holden last month and it's and I'm proud to say we picked a great town! It's small, but theres plenty to do! The people are very  More

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