Cost of Living in Massachusetts
Prices in Massachusetts (First-Level Administrative Unit in United States)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Boston - 164 contributors in the past 12 months
Cambridge - 18 contributors
Worcester - 18 contributors
Springfield - 14 contributors
Amherst - 13 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 24.17 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 90.70 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.65 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.36 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.37 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.25 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.72 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.25 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.19 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.66 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.56 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.78 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.24 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.90 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.76 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.47 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.81 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.42 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.92 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.69 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.54 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.49 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.21 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.38 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.30 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.13 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.55 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.36 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 80.63 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.92 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.09 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 27.25 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.85 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 32,524.12 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,631.81 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 222.45 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 57.62 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 74.75 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 61.31 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 29.42 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.03 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,292.12 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 24,555.56 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 57.81 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 42.46 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 98.44 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 128.11 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,375.43 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,008.91 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,843.16 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,182.57 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 531.96 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 428.94 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,889.29 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.44 |
Over the last 12 months, 1606 data points were contributed by 506 people of this region.
Last update: 25 November 2025
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
All Cities in Massachusetts with Available Data:
Abington
Acton
Amherst
Andover
Ashland
Attleboro
Barnstable
Bedford
Beverly
Boston
Brockton
Cambridge
Easthampton
Everett
Fall River
Framingham
Gloucester
Haverhill
Hyannis
Leominster
Lexington
Lowell
Lynn
Malden
Marlborough
Martha's Vineyard
Medford
Natick
New Bedford
Newton
Northampton
Pittsfield
Quincy
Salem
Somerville
Springfield
Taunton
Waltham
Westborough
Westfield
Whitinsville, Northbridge
Worcester
Acton
Amherst
Andover
Ashland
Attleboro
Barnstable
Bedford
Beverly
Boston
Brockton
Cambridge
Easthampton
Everett
Fall River
Framingham
Gloucester
Haverhill
Hyannis
Leominster
Lexington
Lowell
Lynn
Malden
Marlborough
Martha's Vineyard
Medford
Natick
New Bedford
Newton
Northampton
Pittsfield
Quincy
Salem
Somerville
Springfield
Taunton
Waltham
Westborough
Westfield
Whitinsville, Northbridge
Worcester
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