Cost of living in Massachusetts
2 cities in Massachusetts are covered by this index, from the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates and the BEA Regional Price Parities 2023.
Cities in Massachusetts
Sort key: population size of the city
| City | Population | Median rent | Median household income | Rent / income | Price level | Salary needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 663,972 | $2,093 | $94,755 | 26.5% | 111.6 | $83,700 |
| Worcester, MA | 205,501 | $1,415 | $67,544 | 25.1% | 102.0 | $56,600 |
"Salary needed" is twelve months of median rent divided by 0.30: the income that keeps the median rent at 30% of gross pay. See the methodology for definitions, margins of error and sources.
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