Salisbury, MA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Salisbury, Massachusetts?
$8,130 / month
for a family, 50.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $97,560 for the year for a family.
$6,500 / month
for a single person, 36.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $78,000 for the year for a single person.

Salisbury cost of living score
131.5
More expensive
31.5% higher
than the US average
3.1% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Salisbury, 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.

Salisbury, MA

Housing costs in Salisbury?
A typical home costs $509,200, which is 50.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.6% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Salisbury costs $2,370 per month, which is 65.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.7% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Salisbury?
To live comfortably in Salisbury, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $97,560 for a family, and $78,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Salisbury?
The cost of living in Salisbury, MA is higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Salisbury is 104.1, compared to 100 for the United States. This means that a basic basket of goods and services costs 4.1% more in Salisbury than it does nationally. Housing is one of the main contributors to this difference, with the median home price being $440,000 and rental prices ranging from $1400 - $1800 depending on size and location. Additionally, groceries are about 5% more expensive here than they are across the U.S., while transportation costs are slightly lower due to the accessibility of public transportation options. In general, living expenses can be relatively high in Salisbury due to these factors, but there are many benefits associated with choosing to live here as well.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSalisburyMassachusettsUnited States
    Unlock127.5100.0
  107.6  Unlock100.0
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  165.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$557,300$338,100
  113.7  Unlock100.0
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  144.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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