Stoughton, MA Cost of Living


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Stoughton cost of living score
143.4
More expensive
43.4% higher
than the US average
12.5% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Stoughton, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 143.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 43.4% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Stoughton, MA

Housing costs in Stoughton?
A typical home costs $481,000, which is 42.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.7% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Stoughton costs $2,500 per month, which is 74.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.4% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Stoughton?
To live comfortably in Stoughton, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $92,160 for a family, and $83,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Stoughton?
The cost of living in Stoughton, MA is quite reasonable compared to other nearby towns. With median home prices being around $430,000 and a cost of living index of 106, Stoughton is slightly more expensive than the U.S. average of 100, but still remains an affordable option for those looking to buy a home or live in the area. Prices for groceries and healthcare are both slightly higher than the national average, while transportation costs are lower than the national average. All in all, Stoughton is a great place to live with a reasonable cost of living that won’t break the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStoughtonMassachusettsUnited States
  143.4127.5100.0
  107.7108.9100
  89.690.2100.0
  161.8175.0100.0
  $481,000$557,300$338,100
  111.9%112.9%100.0%
  133.1107.9100.0
  167.2147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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