Zip 01826 (Dracut, MA) Cost of Living


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Dracut cost of living score
144.7
More expensive
44.7% higher
than the US average
13.5% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Dracut (zip 01826), 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.

Zip 01826 (Dracut, MA)

Housing costs in Dracut?
A typical home costs $476,200, which is 40.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.6% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dracut costs $1,900 per month, which is 32.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 12.6% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Dracut?
To live comfortably in Dracut (zip 01826), Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $91,080 for a family, and $62,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dracut?
The cost of living in 01826 Dracut, MA is relatively low compared to other areas of the country. According to the latest data from BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in Dracut is 83.61 - lower than the national average of 100. This makes it an attractive option for those looking for a more affordable place to live, as housing costs in particular are quite reasonable; BestPlaces states that a one bedroom apartment in the city center averages just $1,148 per month, and outside of it just $945. Groceries and consumer goods tend to be slightly below average when compared with other parts of Massachusetts, while transportation costs remain on par with national rates.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDracutMassachusettsUnited States
  144.7127.5100.0
  107.2108.9100
  88.190.2100.0
  154.8175.0100.0
  $476,200$557,300$338,100
  115.9%112.9%100.0%
  102.2107.9100.0
  175.3147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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