Blackstone, MA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Blackstone, Massachusetts?
$6,510 / month
for a family, 20.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $78,120 for the year for a family.
$5,467 / month
for a single person, 14.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $65,600 for the year for a single person.

Blackstone cost of living score
111.5
More expensive
11.5% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Blackstone, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.5% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for Massachusetts.

Blackstone, MA

Housing costs in Blackstone?
A typical home costs $408,400, which is 20.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.7% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Blackstone costs $2,130 per month, which is 49.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Blackstone?
To live comfortably in Blackstone, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $78,120 for a family, and $65,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Blackstone?
The cost of living in Blackstone, MA is relatively affordable compared to other nearby communities. The median household income is $50,434 and the median home value is around $238,800, which is lower than the Massachusetts average. Taxes are low in comparison to many other states and utilities such as gas, electric, water and trash removal are significantly lower than the national average. Grocery costs are slightly higher than the national average but overall the cost of living remains affordable. Additionally, there are several local businesses that offer competitive pricing for goods and services.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesBlackstoneMassachusettsUnited States
    Unlock127.5100.0
  106.2  Unlock100.0
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  132.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$557,300$338,100
  114.1  Unlock100.0
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  135.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Blackstone for 2 years and the town is really nice, beautiful landscapes and friendly people. Summer in Blackstone is gorgeous and the trail is it's best  More

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