Zip 01230 (Great Barrington, MA) Cost of Living


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Great Barrington cost of living score
95.9
Less expensive
4.1% lower
than the US average
24.8% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Great Barrington (zip 01230), 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 01230 (Great Barrington, MA)

Housing costs in Great Barrington?
A typical home costs $550,900, which is 62.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.1% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Great Barrington costs $1,430 per month, which is 0.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 49.7% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Great Barrington?
To live comfortably in Great Barrington (zip 01230), Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $105,480 for a family, and $44,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Great Barrington?
The cost of living in 01230 Great Barrington, MA is generally quite high compared to the national average. The median home value is 203,600 dollars and is considered to be one of the most expensive zip codes in the state. The median household income is $83,855 which is more than double the national average. Groceries and healthcare costs are also much higher than average with a grocery index of 105.5 and a health care index of 110.1 compared to the national average of 100. In terms of utilities such as electricity, natural gas, and water, these costs are higher than many other parts of the country as well.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGreat BarringtonMassachusettsUnited States
  95.9127.5100.0
  108.9108.9100
  100.490.2100.0
  164.5175.0100.0
  $550,900$557,300$338,100
  112.8112.9100
  70.2107.9100.0
  116.8147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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