Barnstable County, MA Cost of Living


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Barnstable cost of living score
131.5
More expensive
31.5% higher
than the US average
3.1% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Barnstable Massachuse County, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.5% higher than the U.S. average and 3.1% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Barnstable County, MA

Housing costs in Barnstable?
A typical home costs $643,000, which is 90.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.4% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Barnstable costs $2,040 per month, which is 42.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 4.9% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Barnstable?
To live comfortably in Barnstable Massachuse County, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $123,120 for a family, and $62,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Barnstable?
Barnstable, MA County is an expensive place to live compared to the US average. According to recent statistics, the median value of a house in Barnstable County is $643,000; more than double the US average of $338,100. Similarly, the cost of living in Barnstable County is 131.5 - significantly higher than the US average of 100. This means that most goods and services are more expensive in Barnstable County than they are across the country. Therefore it's important for potential residents to consider their budget carefully when considering whether it's a feasible option for them.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBarnstableMassachusettsUnited States
  131.5127.5100.0
  110.3108.9100
  93.390.2100.0
  192.9175.0100.0
  $643,000$557,300$338,100
  115.9%112.9%100.0%
  97.0107.9100.0
  140.6147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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