Rockport, MA Cost of Living


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Rockport cost of living score
131.5
More expensive
31.5% higher
than the US average
3.1% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Rockport, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.5% higher than the U.S. average and 3.1% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Rockport, MA

Housing costs in Rockport?
A typical home costs $699,400, which is 106.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.5% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rockport costs $2,280 per month, which is 59.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.1% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Rockport?
To live comfortably in Rockport, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $133,920 for a family, and $75,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rockport?
Rockport, MA is known for its beautiful scenery and picturesque atmosphere, but it can come with a hefty price tag. The cost of living in Rockport is 23.9% higher than the national average and housing costs are 44.1% higher. Renting an apartment in Rockport can be expensive, with a median monthly rent of almost $1,500; however, owning a property in the area generally requires an even larger commitment with residential properties selling for a median price of over $500,000. Despite this high cost of living, people continue to flock to Rockport because they know that the money they spend will be well invested in their quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRockportMassachusettsUnited States
  131.5127.5100.0
  111.8108.9100
  88.690.2100.0
  228.4175.0100.0
  $699,400$557,300$338,100
  110.9%112.9%100.0%
  98.7107.9100.0
  145.1147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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