Wayland, MA Cost of Living


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

Wayland, MA

Housing costs in Wayland?
A typical home costs $910,000, which is 169.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.3% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wayland costs $2,970 per month, which is 107.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.9% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Wayland?
To live comfortably in Wayland, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $174,240 for a family, and $97,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wayland?
Wayland, MA is known for its high living costs. The median home cost in Wayland is $1,033,700, which is significantly higher than both the state and national averages. Renting a one-bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $1,800 to $2,200 a month depending on the location. Additionally, groceries and other essential items are more expensive compared to other cities in Massachusetts. Despite these high living costs, Wayland offers its residents a variety of amenities such as parks and recreational facilities that make it an ideal place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaylandMassachusettsUnited States
  144.7127.5100.0
  114.8108.9100
  89.090.2100.0
  301.1175.0100.0
  $910,000$557,300$338,100
  118.7%112.9%100.0%
  107.4107.9100.0
  177.3147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Wayland does not believe in living within a reasonable budget. This is due to the influx of wealthy two-income white collar families who think that spending money will  More

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