Holliston, MA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Holliston, Massachusetts?
$9,780 / month
for a family, 81.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $117,360 for the year for a family.
$5,967 / month
for a single person, 25.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $71,600 for the year for a single person.

Holliston cost of living score
144.7
More expensive
44.7% higher
than the US average
13.5% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Holliston, 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.

Holliston, MA

Housing costs in Holliston?
A typical home costs $613,100, which is 81.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.0% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Holliston costs $2,170 per month, which is 51.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Holliston?
To live comfortably in Holliston, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $117,360 for a family, and $71,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Holliston?
The cost of living in Holliston, MA is on the higher side when compared to the national average. The median home cost in Holliston is about $485,000, which is significantly more than the US median home value of $231,200. Additionally, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Holliston is around $1,600 per month. Groceries, transportation, and utilities are also expensive compared to other areas across the country. Overall, living in Holliston can be quite expensive; however it offers its residents a wonderful quality of life with plenty of parks, restaurants and other amenities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesHollistonMassachusettsUnited States
    Unlock127.5100.0
  109.3  Unlock100.0
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  198.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$557,300$338,100
  115.3  Unlock100.0
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  176.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 16 years ago

Holliston is a small town in New England - the quality of life is excellent. Highly rated schools and pleasant  More

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Over 17 years ago

Holliston is a "nice" town -- very safe, very quiet, good schools, very small. Those are its plusses. In eleven years, I have also found it to be so "nice" that it is  More

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