Cost of Living in Massachusetts (MA)
Compare costs across 7 Massachusetts cities. From home services to salaries, see how MA stacks up against the national average.
7
Cities
134
Avg Cost Index
$60K
Avg Income
📊 Massachusetts Highlights: Most affordable city: New Bedford (index 98). Most expensive: Martha's Vineyard (index 195). The gap between cheapest and most expensive is 97 index points.
Cheapest and Most Expensive Cities in Massachusetts
| City | Population | Cost Index | Median Income | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 676K | 152 | $76K | major |
| Worcester | 207K | 112 | $49K | mid |
| Springfield | 156K | 102 | $38K | mid |
| Cambridge | 118K | 168 | $103K | mid |
| Lowell | 116K | 110 | $50K | mid |
| New Bedford | 101K | 98 | $40K | mid |
| Martha's Vineyard | 17K | 195 | $63K | small |