Taunton, MA Cost of Living


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Taunton cost of living score
111.7
More expensive
11.7% higher
than the US average
12.4% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Taunton, 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.

Taunton, MA

Housing costs in Taunton?
A typical home costs $443,200, which is 31.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.5% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Taunton costs $1,700 per month, which is 18.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.9% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Taunton?
To live comfortably in Taunton, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $84,960 for a family, and $54,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Taunton?
Taunton, MA is an expensive place to live when compared to the US average. The median house value in Taunton is $443,200 which is significantly higher than the US average of $338,100. Similarly, the cost of living in Taunton is 109.8, which is almost 10 points higher than the US average cost of living. This means that for people who are looking to move to Taunton they will need to be prepared for a more expensive lifestyle than the national average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTauntonMassachusettsUnited States
  111.7127.5100.0
  106.4108.9100
  88.690.2100.0
  133.2175.0100.0
  $443,200$557,300$338,100
  109.8%112.9%100.0%
  94.5107.9100.0
  127.1147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Taunton is a big city, with big city problems, but it also has two beautiful state parks that offer terrific recreational opportunities.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Recently Senator Marc Pacheco sent a flyer inquiring as to what single project would involve both the private sector and the Massachusetts State Government; what single  More

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Over 15 years ago

How about a car, the best way to get to Taunton is by car. Train service may be forthcoming, but won't be here for a couple of years. There is bus service to and from  More

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