Washington, MA Cost of Living


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Washington cost of living score
95.9
Less expensive
4.1% lower
than the US average
24.8% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Washington, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.1% lower than the U.S. average and 24.8% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Washington, MA

Housing costs in Washington?
A typical home costs $339,100, which is 0.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.2% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Washington costs $1,810 per month, which is 26.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.2% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Washington?
To live comfortably in Washington, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $64,800 for a family, and $55,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Washington?
Washington, MA is known for its high cost of living, with housing prices being the biggest expense. The median home cost in Washington is $285,000 which is significantly higher than the national average of $184,700. Additionally, goods and services in Washington are considerably more expensive than the national average as well. Groceries are 8% more expensive than on average, while utilities are 10% higher and transportation costs 7% more. Despite these higher costs of living in Washington, the quality of life is generally considered to be high due to its idyllic atmosphere and plethora of recreational activities available.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWashingtonMassachusettsUnited States
  95.9127.5100.0
  103.7108.9100
  100.490.2100.0
  97.7175.0100.0
  $339,100$557,300$338,100
  111.5%112.9%100.0%
  74.8107.9100.0
  118.0147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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