Shirley CDP, MA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Shirley CDP, Massachusetts?
$5,160 / month
for a family, 4.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $61,920 for the year for a family.
$6,200 / month
for a single person, 30.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $74,400 for the year for a single person.

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

Shirley CDP, MA

Housing costs in Shirley CDP?
A typical home costs $0, which is 100.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 100.0% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shirley CDP costs $2,260 per month, which is 58.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.3% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Shirley CDP?
To live comfortably in Shirley CDP, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $61,920 for a family, and $74,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shirley CDP?
The cost of living in Shirley CDP, MA is higher than the US average. The median house value in Shirley CDP, MA is higher than the national average of $338,100. This means that living costs are likely to be higher than the US average as well. On top of that, the cost of living overall in Shirley CDP, MA is higher than the national average and it may be difficult to find affordable housing in this area. Despite this, many people choose to live here because of its close proximity to Boston and other major cities in Massachusetts. With all these factors taken into consideration, it's clear that living in Shirley CDP, MA can be expensive but also comes with a range of benefits.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesShirley CDPMassachusettsUnited States
    Unlock127.5100.0
Grocery 108.9100

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

fairly affordable (for eastern Massachusetts), quiet, within one hour of  More

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