Somerset, MA Cost of Living


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Somerset cost of living score
111.7
More expensive
11.7% higher
than the US average
12.4% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Somerset, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.4% higher than the average for Massachusetts.

Somerset, MA

Housing costs in Somerset?
A typical home costs $419,700, which is 24.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.7% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Somerset costs $1,490 per month, which is 4.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 43.6% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Somerset?
To live comfortably in Somerset, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $80,280 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Somerset?
The cost of living in Somerset, MA is quite reasonable with the average home price being around $240,000. This is significantly lower than the national average of over $300,000 and the nearby area median of almost $400,000. Groceries, healthcare and transportation prices are also relatively low in Somerset meaning that cost of living expenses generally stay within budget for most households. There are also a number of tax exemptions available for those who qualify which can further reduce overall costs for residents. All in all, Somerset is an affordable place to live and enjoy all that this small Massachusetts town has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSomersetMassachusettsUnited States
  111.7127.5100.0
  106.2108.9100
  88.690.2100.0
  133.3175.0100.0
  $419,700$557,300$338,100
  112.2%112.9%100.0%
  84.8107.9100.0
  127.0147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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