Provincetown, MA Cost of Living


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Provincetown cost of living score
131.5
More expensive
31.5% higher
than the US average
3.1% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Provincetown, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.5% higher than the U.S. average and 3.1% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Provincetown, MA

Housing costs in Provincetown?
A typical home costs $850,300, which is 151.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.6% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Provincetown costs $1,840 per month, which is 28.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 16.3% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Provincetown?
To live comfortably in Provincetown, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $163,080 for a family, and $56,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Provincetown?
The cost of living in Provincetown, MA is relatively high compared to the rest of the United States. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index for Provincetown is rated 33% higher than the national average. This includes factors such as housing, groceries, and transportation. Housing costs tend to be particularly expensive, with rent for a one-bedroom apartment costing an average of $1,924 per month - much higher than other places in Massachusetts. Groceries are also more pricey in Provincetown than elsewhere; however, dining out can often be found at a reasonable price if you shop around. Although it may initially seem like a costly place to live, Provincetown offers many attractions and amenities that make it worth the extra expense.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesProvincetownMassachusettsUnited States
  131.5127.5100.0
  112.8108.9100
  93.390.2100.0
  248.4175.0100.0
  $850,300$557,300$338,100
  115.9%112.9%100.0%
  95.6107.9100.0
  140.9147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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