Truro, MA Cost of Living


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Truro cost of living score
131.5
More expensive
31.5% higher
than the US average
3.1% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Truro, 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.

Truro, MA

Housing costs in Truro?
A typical home costs $938,700, which is 177.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 68.4% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Truro costs $1,710 per month, which is 19.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.1% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Truro?
To live comfortably in Truro, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $180,000 for a family, and $52,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Truro?
Truro, MA is known for its low cost of living, making it an attractive option for those looking to settle down in a small town without breaking the bank. The median home value is $515,400 and the median rent is $1,534, both of which are slightly lower than the state averages. Utility costs are also quite affordable in Truro compared to other parts of Massachusetts. Additionally, property taxes are some of the lowest in the state at 8.01%. With all these factors combined, living in Truro can be very cost-effective for families and individuals alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTruroMassachusettsUnited States
  131.5127.5100.0
  112.4108.9100
  93.390.2100.0
  275.8175.0100.0
  $938,700$557,300$338,100
  113.4%112.9%100.0%
  95.8107.9100.0
  141.0147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

I live here in the summer months and travel most of the year. I have spent a few months in Sarasota, Fl but I'm thinking more of settling on the east coast between Ft.  More

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