State guide
Cost of living in Massachusetts
3 Massachusetts cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 4.7% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 6.3%.
Cities covered
3
Median rent
$2,166/mo
Median est. cost
$4,478/mo
State income tax
≈4.7%
Standouts in Massachusetts
Cheapest
Springfield, MA
$4,243/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Boston, MA
Fit 58
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Boston, MA
Safety 86
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Boston, MA
Jobs 50
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Boston, MA
203 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
Every Massachusetts city, cheapest first
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