Zip 02601 (Barnstable Town, MA) Cost of Living


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Barnstable Town cost of living score
131.5
More expensive
31.5% higher
than the US average
3.1% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Barnstable Town (zip 02601), 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.

Zip 02601 (Barnstable Town, MA)

Housing costs in Barnstable Town?
A typical home costs $456,400, which is 35.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.1% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Barnstable Town costs $1,950 per month, which is 8.9% cheaper than the national average of $2,140 and 4.6% cheaper than the state average of $2,040.

Can I afford Barnstable Town?
To live comfortably in Barnstable Town (zip 02601), Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $87,480 for a family, and $59,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Barnstable Town?
The cost of living in 02601 Barnstable Town, MA is relatively high compared to other parts of the country. It has a high median home value of $482,900 and the median household income for this zip code is $65,505. Housing costs alone make up 44% of the average resident's total monthly expenses. Utilities such as electricity and water are also fairly expensive, with an average bill of $143 per month. Groceries tend to be somewhat costly due to their proximity to tourist areas, but overall, prices remain in line with national averages. Other items such as clothing and transportation are also somewhat expensive due to the comparatively high cost of living in the area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBarnstable TownMassachusettsUnited States
  131.5127.5100.0
  106.7108.9100
  93.390.2100.0
  142.7175.0100.0
  $456,400$557,300$338,100
  115.6%112.9%100.0%
  89.9107.9100.0
  140.6147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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