Paxton, MA Cost of Living


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

Paxton, MA

Housing costs in Paxton?
A typical home costs $447,800, which is 32.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.6% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Paxton costs $1,360 per month, which is 4.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 57.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Paxton?
To live comfortably in Paxton, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $85,680 for a family, and $42,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Paxton?
The cost of living in Paxton, MA is quite affordable. With a median household income slightly above the national average, residents have plenty of options for housing and other necessities. The median home value of just over $280,000 is still relatively affordable compared to many other cities in Massachusetts, and the average rent price falls just below $1200 per month. Utilities are also reasonably priced, with electricity costing an average of 11 cents per kilowatt hour and natural gas running at around two dollars per therm. In addition to relatively low costs of living, there are also plenty of amenities available to residents including various shopping centers, public parks and recreational areas, and local restaurants.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPaxtonMassachusettsUnited States
  111.5127.5100.0
  106.9108.9100
  96.190.2100.0
  145.3175.0100.0
  $447,800$557,300$338,100
  108.7%112.9%100.0%
  101.8107.9100.0
  135.6147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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