Barnstable Town, MA Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living In Barnstable Town, MA Summary
Cost of living in Barnstable Town research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Barnstable Town is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.
On a city-by-city basis in Massachusetts, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:
The cost of living index in Barnstable Town is 130, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Barnstable Town is 1.3x higher than the national average.
Barnstable Town ranks as the #48 cheapest in Massachusetts out of 113.
Barnstable Town ranks as the #5,259 cheapest out of 6,412 in the US.
The median home value in Barnstable Town is $430,100.
The median income in Barnstable Town is $82,816.
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Barnstable Town's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
What is the cost of living in Barnstable Town, MA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Barnstable Town has an overall cost of living index of 130, which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Massachusetts, Barnstable Town has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Massachusetts's index of 143.
The standard of living in Barnstable Town ranks as #48 most affordable out of the 113 places we measured in Massachusetts. By definition, that implies Barnstable Town ranks as the #65 most expensive place in the Bay State.
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Barnstable Town Cost Of Living Vs. Massachusetts
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Barnstable Town. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Barnstable Town is 120.
The Groceries index in Barnstable Town is 111.
The Health index in Barnstable Town is 107.
The Housing index in Barnstable Town is 170.
The Transportation index in Barnstable Town is 105.
The Utilities index in Barnstable Town is 125.
| Living Expense | Barnstable Town | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 143 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 126 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 117 | 100 | |
| Housing | 170 | 202 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 114 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 125 | 123 | 100 | |
Barnstable Town, MA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Massachusetts, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2017-2021. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Barnstable Town is $430,100.
The Median Rent in Barnstable Town is $1,569.
The Median Income in Barnstable Town is $82,816.
The Home Value To Income in Barnstable Town is 5.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Barnstable Town is 0.23x.
| Statistic | Barnstable Town | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $430,100 | $424,700 | $244,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,569 | $1,429 | $1,163 |
| Median Income | $82,816 | $89,026 | $69,021 |
| Home Value To Income | 5.2x | 4.8x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.23x | 0.19x | 0.2x |
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Barnstable Town, MA Costs By Category
Detailed Barnstable Town Services Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Barnstable Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.96 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $12.75 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $19.67 | $14.67 |
| Haircut | $24.44 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $48.53 | $39.05 |
Detailed Barnstable Town Groceries Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Barnstable Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.82 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.75 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.52 | $2.05 |
| Potatoes | $4.11 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $10.49 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $10.32 | $9.38 |
| Toothpaste | $2.53 | $2.34 |
Detailed Barnstable Town Health Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Barnstable Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | $131.39 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $157.87 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $92.75 | $99.13 |
Detailed Barnstable Town Transportation Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Barnstable Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.15 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $62.0 | $50.07 |
Detailed Barnstable Town Utilities Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Barnstable Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| All Electricity | $240.57 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $189.01 | $175.64 |
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