Great Barrington, MA Cost of Living


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Great Barrington cost of living score
95.9
Less expensive
4.1% lower
than the US average
24.8% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Great Barrington, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.1% lower than the U.S. average and 24.8% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Great Barrington, MA

Housing costs in Great Barrington?
A typical home costs $519,700, which is 53.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.7% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Great Barrington costs $1,490 per month, which is 4.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 43.6% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Great Barrington?
To live comfortably in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $99,720 for a family, and $46,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Great Barrington?
Great Barrington, MA has a cost of living that is slightly higher than the national average. The median home price in Great Barrington is around $400,000 which is significantly higher than the national median home price of approximately $200,000. The median household income in Great Barrington is around $50,000 which is lower than the national average of about $60,000. In addition, groceries and health care are more expensive in the area due to its rural location. Despite this, Great Barrington remains an attractive place to live with its beautiful natural scenery and vibrant cultural life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGreat BarringtonMassachusettsUnited States
  95.9127.5100.0
  108.5108.9100
  100.490.2100.0
  147.2175.0100.0
  $519,700$557,300$338,100
  112.8%112.9%100.0%
  74.6107.9100.0
  117.4147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My wife and I moved to the area with our 2 month old baby after living most of our lives in Colorado and we could not be happier with our decision. Great Barrington and  More

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