Watertown Town, MA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Watertown Town, Massachusetts?
$10,500 / month
for a family, 94.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $126,000 for the year for a family.
$8,200 / month
for a single person, 72.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $98,400 for the year for a single person.

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

Watertown Town, MA

Housing costs in Watertown Town?
A typical home costs $658,100, which is 94.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.1% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Watertown Town costs $2,990 per month, which is 109.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 28.4% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Watertown Town?
To live comfortably in Watertown Town, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $126,000 for a family, and $98,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Watertown Town?
The cost of living in Watertown Town, MA is quite reasonable. The median home price in the area is just over $400,000, which is lower than the national average and among the lowest in Massachusetts. Rent is also quite affordable for both one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units, typically ranging from $1,200 to $2,000 per month. Groceries and other items generally cost about the same as they do elsewhere in the country. The town offers a number of great restaurants at moderate prices as well as plenty of entertainment options that don’t break the bank. All things considered, Watertown Town, MA is an affordable place to live and raise a family.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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I’ve lived in Watertown for 3½ years after living in Cambridge. It’s slightly further out and could use a couple more MBTA bus lines to make being car-free easier  More

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Over 16 years ago

Watertown has "small town charm" in abundance despite literally sharing borders with both Boston and  More

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I first lived in Watertown several years ago as fresh college grad, and now I've been here again for 2 years with my husband and son. In both instances, I've loved it.   More

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