What is the cost of living in Foxborough, MA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Foxborough has an overall cost of living index of 134, which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Massachusetts, Foxborough has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Massachusetts's index of 130.
The standard of living in Foxborough ranks as #45 most affordable out of the 113 places we measured in Massachusetts. By definition, that implies Foxborough ranks as the #68 most expensive place in the Bay State.
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Foxborough Cost Of Living Vs. Massachusetts
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Foxborough. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Foxborough is 108.
The Groceries index in Foxborough is 113.
The Health index in Foxborough is 187.
The Housing index in Foxborough is 112.
The Transportation index in Foxborough is 117.
The Utilities index in Foxborough is 113.
| Living Expense | Foxborough | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 187 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 114 | 100 |
Foxborough Cost Of Living Compared To Massachusetts Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
For more reading on cost of living around Massachusetts, check out:
- Most Expensive Cities In Massachusetts
- Most Affordable Cities In Massachusetts
- Average Rent In Massachusetts
Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Foxborough, 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 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Foxborough is $714,190.
The Median Rent in Foxborough is $1,737.
The Median Income in Foxborough is $86,871.
The Home Value To Income in Foxborough is 8.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Foxborough is 0.24x.
| Statistic | Foxborough | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $714,190 | $656,690 | $332,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,737 | $1,762 | $1,413 |
| Median Income | $86,871 | $103,960 | $80,734 |
| Home Value To Income | 8.2x | 6.3x | 4.1x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.24x | 0.2x | 0.21x |
Foxborough, MA Costs By Category
Detailed Foxborough Services costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Foxborough | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.43 | $1.28 |
| Movie | $14.37 | $12.13 |
| Bowling | $22.72 | $18 |
| Haircut | $31.5 | $24.26 |
| Beauty Salon | $49.92 | $45.56 |
Detailed Foxborough Groceries costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Foxborough | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $5.85 | $5.84 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.43 | $1.57 |
| Milk | $4.74 | $4.67 |
| Potatoes | $5.0 | $4.93 |
| Pizza | $11.59 | $12.09 |
| Beer | $10.74 | $10.41 |
| Toothpaste | $3.46 | $3.7 |
Detailed Foxborough Health costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Foxborough | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | $104.45 | $125.68 |
| Doctor | $169.83 | $135.78 |
| Dentist | $130.28 | $113.29 |
Detailed Foxborough Transportation costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Foxborough | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.38 | $3.46 |
| Tire Balancing | $48.2 | $59.92 |
Detailed Foxborough Utilities costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Foxborough | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| All Electricity | $230.62 | $193.99 |
| Phone | $195.18 | $192.25 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Foxborough
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Foxborough. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Brockton, MA has a cost of living index of 127, 0.9x Foxborough.
Newton, MA has a cost of living index of 205, 1.5x Foxborough.
Brookline, MA has a cost of living index of 221, 1.6x Foxborough.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Foxborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton, MA | 105,386 | 127 | 0.9x |
| Newton, MA | 89,044 | 205 | 1.5x |
| Brookline, MA | 63,266 | 221 | 1.6x |
| Attleboro, MA | 46,762 | 127 | 0.9x |
| Needham, MA | 32,459 | 203 | 1.5x |
| Norwood, MA | 31,542 | 150 | 1.1x |
| Wellesley, MA | 30,347 | 239 | 1.8x |
| Milton, MA | 28,587 | 168 | 1.3x |
| Dedham, MA | 25,237 | 154 | 1.1x |
| Mansfield Center, MA | 7,222 | 131 | 1.0x |
