Gardner, MA Cost Of Living
Gardner's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Massachusetts
In America
What is the cost of living in Gardner, MA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Gardner has an overall cost of living index of 108 which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Massachusetts, Gardner has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than Massachusetts's index of 132.
The standard of living in Gardner ranks as #3,955 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Massachusetts. By definition, that implies Gardner ranks as the #2,464 most expensive place in the Bay State.
Gardner Cost Of Living Vs. Massachusetts
| Living Expense | Gardner | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 91 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 128 | 116 | 100 | |
Gardner, MA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Massachusetts, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Gardner | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $192,500 | $398,800 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $867 | $1,336 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $51,708 | $84,385 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.7x | 4.7x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.2x | 0.19x | 0.2x |
Detailed Gardner Services Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Gardner | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $2.0 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $10.4 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $8.05 | $14.67 |
Detailed Gardner Groceries Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Gardner | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.24 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.48 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.97 | $2.05 |
Detailed Gardner Health Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Gardner | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $18.47 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $73.51 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.63 | $2.34 |
Detailed Gardner Transportation Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Gardner | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.01 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $12.08 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.52 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $123.27 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $140.02 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $123.73 | $99.13 |
Detailed Gardner Utilities Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Gardner | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.21 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $45.3 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $245.0 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $29.97 | $175.64 |
Gardner SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Gardner
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Gardner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton, MA | 88,322 | 192 | 1.8x |
| Leominster, MA | 41,581 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Fitchburg, MA | 40,576 | 109 | 1.0x |
| Lexington, MA | 33,304 | 190 | 1.8x |
| Needham, MA | 31,177 | 180 | 1.7x |
| Wellesley, MA | 28,747 | 216 | 2.0x |
| Reading, MA | 25,236 | 152 | 1.4x |
| Winchester, MA | 22,760 | 190 | 1.8x |
| Athol, MA | 8,323 | 101 | 0.9x |
| Cochituate, MA | 6,730 | 178 | 1.6x |
