Natick, MA Cost of Living


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

Natick, MA

Housing costs in Natick?
A typical home costs $697,400, which is 106.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.1% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Natick costs $2,530 per month, which is 76.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 15.4% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Natick?
To live comfortably in Natick, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $133,560 for a family, and $83,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Natick?
The cost of living in Natick, MA is quite high, with home prices averaging at around $600,000 and rent prices regularly exceeding $2,000 per month. Groceries and other amenities tend to be on the higher end as well. However, Natick residents can take comfort in knowing that their hefty expenses come with amenities such as excellent public schools, numerous parks and recreational facilities, convenient public transportation options, and a vibrant downtown area full of restaurants and shops. While it may be costly to live in Natick, many find it worth the price tag due to the many benefits it offers.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNatickMassachusettsUnited States
  144.7127.5100.0
  111.8108.9100
  89.090.2100.0
  241.0175.0100.0
  $697,400$557,300$338,100
  110.4%112.9%100.0%
  104.3107.9100.0
  177.1147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Natick since the summer of 2006. Here is my honest review. Pros: 1. We landed here for its proximity to Boston via the Commuter Rail, and right now  More

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Over 9 years ago

They have public transportation (a bus). And the city has two stops on the commuter rail to Boston. I like  More

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Over 14 years ago

Natick is a suburb of Boston, approximately 22 miles west. The public schools here are known for their high quality. The town itself is very family-oriented. I love  More

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