Summary of The Cost of Living in Massachusetts, United States
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Massachusetts is $4,630.00 including rent, or $2,330.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Massachusetts is $6,217.50 including rent, or $3,917.50 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Massachusetts is $8,598.50 including rent, or $5,608.50 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Massachusetts ranges from $55,560.00 for a single person to $74,610.00 for a couple, and $103,182.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $27,960.00 for a single person to $47,010.00 for a couple, and $67,302.00 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Massachusetts, baseline monthly expenses range from $2,570.00 for a single person to $3,392.00 for a couple, and $4,694.50 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,170.00 for a single person to $1,992.00 for a couple, and $2,874.50 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Massachusetts, estimated monthly expenses range from $8,650.00 for a single person to $11,718.50 for a couple, and $16,101.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $4,850.00 for a single person to $7,918.50 for a couple, and $11,161.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Massachusetts is $6,250.00, which is 168.2% more than the average monthly cost of living and 434.2% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |