Zip 01225 (Cheshire, MA) Cost of Living


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Cheshire cost of living score
95.9
Less expensive
4.1% lower
than the US average
24.8% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Cheshire (zip 01225), 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.

Zip 01225 (Cheshire, MA)

Housing costs in Cheshire?
A typical home costs $289,000, which is 14.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.1% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cheshire costs $1,640 per month, which is 14.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 30.5% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Cheshire?
To live comfortably in Cheshire (zip 01225), Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $55,440 for a family, and $50,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cheshire?
The cost of living in 01225 Cheshire, MA is quite high. This is due to its location on the outskirts of Springfield, MA and close proximity to Boston, MA. The median home price in this zip code is $304,000. Additionally, the average rental prices for a two-bedroom apartment are around $1,800 per month. Other costs such as groceries and transportation are slightly more expensive than the national average. Despite the higher cost of living, 01225 Cheshire still offers many amenities including excellent schools, plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities and a vibrant downtown area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCheshireMassachusettsUnited States
  95.9127.5100.0
  102.7108.9100
  100.490.2100.0
  89.0175.0100.0
  $289,000$557,300$338,100
  111.8%112.9%100.0%
  79.8107.9100.0
  116.8147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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