Acton, MA Cost of Living


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Acton cost of living score
144.7
More expensive
44.7% higher
than the US average
13.5% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Acton, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 144.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 44.7% higher than the U.S. average and 13.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Acton, MA

Housing costs in Acton?
A typical home costs $744,400, which is 120.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.6% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Acton costs $2,320 per month, which is 62.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 7.8% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Acton?
To live comfortably in Acton, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $142,560 for a family, and $76,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Acton?
The cost of living in Acton, MA is significantly higher than the US average. According to data from the US Census Bureau, the median house value in Acton is $744,400 - nearly double the national average of $338,100. The cost of living index in Acton is also 50% higher than the national average, at 150.1 compared to 100. This means that basic services, goods and housing are all much more expensive in Acton compared to other parts of the United States. Living in Acton requires a significant financial commitment and can be difficult for those who do not have access to a steady income stream or substantial savings.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesActonMassachusettsUnited States
  144.7127.5100.0
  111.6108.9100
  89.090.2100.0
  238.2175.0100.0
  $744,400$557,300$338,100
  117.1%112.9%100.0%
  106.1107.9100.0
  177.3147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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