Marion, MA Cost of Living


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Marion cost of living score
131.3
More expensive
31.3% higher
than the US average
3.0% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Marion, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.3% higher than the U.S. average and 3.0% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Marion, MA

Housing costs in Marion?
A typical home costs $677,000, which is 100.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.5% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marion costs $2,090 per month, which is 46.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Marion?
To live comfortably in Marion, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $129,600 for a family, and $67,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marion?
The cost of living in Marion, MA is relatively high compared to other cities and towns in the United States. The median home value in Marion is $1,012,200, and the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment is nearly $2,500. Additionally, the monthly utility bills are quite expensive with electricity costing around $150 and natural gas costing about $100. Other living expenses such as groceries, transportation, health care costs, and entertainment tend to be on the pricier side. Although it may seem expensive at first glance, Marion’s highly sought after school system and close proximity to nearby attractions make it well worth the cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarionMassachusettsUnited States
  131.3127.5100.0
  110.1108.9100
  88.890.2100.0
  208.8175.0100.0
  $677,000$557,300$338,100
  116.5%112.9%100.0%
  126.5107.9100.0
  139.5147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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