Wales, MA Cost of Living


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Wales cost of living score
96.2
Less expensive
3.8% lower
than the US average
24.5% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Wales, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.8% lower than the U.S. average and 24.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Wales, MA

Housing costs in Wales?
A typical home costs $287,200, which is 15.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.5% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wales costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 114.0% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Wales?
To live comfortably in Wales, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $55,080 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wales?
The cost of living in Wales, MA is higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Wales is 109.7, which is 9.7% higher than the U.S. average. Rent prices in Wales are similarly high, with a one-bedroom apartment costing an average of $917 per month and a three-bedroom costing an average of $1,234 per month. In addition, groceries are 7% more expensive than the national average and transportation costs 6% more. This makes Wales an expensive place to live, but it still offers many advantages such as picturesque scenery and close proximity to Boston and other cities in Massachusetts.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWalesMassachusettsUnited States
  96.2127.5100.0
  105.6108.9100
  91.390.2100.0
  88.5175.0100.0
  $287,200$557,300$338,100
  114.0%112.9%100.0%
  106.0107.9100.0
  125.6147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Fresh air , peaceful and quaint town near Connecticut border ; only 5 miles to Flea Market Capital in Brimfield , MA ; nice Lake George ;   More

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