Housatonic, MA Cost of Living


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Housatonic cost of living score
95.9
Less expensive
4.1% lower
than the US average
24.8% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Housatonic, 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.

Housatonic, MA

Housing costs in Housatonic?
A typical home costs $372,300, which is 10.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.2% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Housatonic costs $1,590 per month, which is 11.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 34.6% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Housatonic?
To live comfortably in Housatonic, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $71,280 for a family, and $48,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Housatonic?
Housatonic, MA offers a relatively affordable cost of living compared to other cities in Massachusetts. The median home value is reported to be around $159,800, which is lower than the state average of $379,500. Additionally, residents enjoy an estimated 10.9% lower cost of living than the national average. The area also boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state at only 4.8%, making it an attractive place to live and work for many people. Property taxes are also quite low in Housatonic with an effective rate of only 5.62%. With so much to offer at a reasonable cost, Housatonic is a great place to consider for those looking for an affordable location to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHousatonicMassachusettsUnited States
  95.9127.5100.0
  107.5108.9100
  100.490.2100.0
  78.6175.0100.0
  $372,300$557,300$338,100
  111.5%112.9%100.0%
  74.8107.9100.0
  117.3147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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