Brockton, MA Cost of Living


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Brockton cost of living score
131.3
More expensive
31.3% higher
than the US average
3.0% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Brockton, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.3% higher than the U.S. average and 3.0% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Brockton, MA

Housing costs in Brockton?
A typical home costs $425,300, which is 25.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.7% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brockton costs $1,950 per month, which is 36.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.7% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Brockton?
To live comfortably in Brockton, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $81,360 for a family, and $62,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brockton?
Brockton serves up an interesting choice for those seeking a more cost-effective living solution positioned somewhere close by Massachusetts’ Plymouth County offering up medians hovering around the mid-$280s and rental rates shortly arrive close by upwards of 1 thousand dollars depending upon desired amenities - greatly cheaper compared to other parts of The Bay State such as Plymouth or Wareham which are placed considerably further eastward. Grocery stores additionally remain almost equal with United States figures thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax equates out constant at 6.25%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrocktonMassachusettsUnited States
  131.3127.5100.0
  106.4108.9100
  88.890.2100.0
  133.0175.0100.0
  $425,300$557,300$338,100
  112.8%112.9%100.0%
  136.0107.9100.0
  139.5147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I joined this site specifically so I could write this review. I can tell you with with absolute certainty and every ounce of conviction in my soul that:The best place to  More

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Born and raised in Brockton, the closer towards the police station and shelter the closer you are to drug addicts and gang violence. I’ve woken up many sleepless  More

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Over 7 years ago

Recently the city of Champions has become the city of opportunities. Brockton real estate market is experiencing one of the highest property valuation increases in the  More

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