Bedford, MA Cost of Living


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

Bedford, MA

Housing costs in Bedford?
A typical home costs $870,600, which is 157.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.2% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bedford costs $2,980 per month, which is 108.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 28.2% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Bedford?
To live comfortably in Bedford, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $166,680 for a family, and $98,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bedford?
The cost of living in Bedford, MA is slightly higher than the national average. It is one of the most expensive places to live in Massachusetts, with a median home cost of $738,000. Renters can expect to pay around $1,850 for a two bedroom apartment in Bedford. Goods and services are also more expensive in Bedford than the rest of the state, with groceries costing around 3% more and transportation just over 5% higher. Despite this elevated cost of living, Bedford remains an attractive place to settle due to its quiet suburban atmosphere and proximity to popular attractions such as Cambridge and Boston.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBedfordMassachusettsUnited States
  144.7127.5100.0
  114108.9100
  89.090.2100.0
  282.3175.0100.0
  $870,600$557,300$338,100
  111.1%112.9%100.0%
  95.3107.9100.0
  177.6147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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