Taunton, MA Cost Of Living
Taunton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Massachusetts
In America
What is the cost of living in Taunton, MA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Taunton has an overall cost of living index of 119 which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Massachusetts, Taunton has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Massachusetts's index of 132.
The standard of living in Taunton ranks as #4,738 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Massachusetts. By definition, that implies Taunton ranks as the #1,680 most expensive place in the Bay State.
Taunton Cost Of Living Vs. Massachusetts
| Living Expense | Taunton | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 119 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 126 | 116 | 100 | |
Taunton, 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 | Taunton | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $291,100 | $398,800 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,024 | $1,336 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $63,433 | $84,385 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 4.6x | 4.7x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.19x | 0.19x | 0.2x |
Detailed Taunton Services Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Taunton | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.96 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $12.75 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $19.67 | $14.67 |
Detailed Taunton Groceries Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Taunton | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.82 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.75 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.52 | $2.05 |
Detailed Taunton Health Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Taunton | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $24.44 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $48.53 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.53 | $2.34 |
Detailed Taunton Transportation Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Taunton | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $4.11 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $10.49 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $10.32 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $131.39 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $157.87 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $92.75 | $99.13 |
Detailed Taunton Utilities Costs Vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Taunton | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.15 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $62.0 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $240.57 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $189.01 | $175.64 |
Taunton SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Taunton
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Taunton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River, MA | 89,618 | 114 | 1.0x |
| Southfield, MI | 72,966 | 96 | 0.8x |
| Attleboro, MA | 45,023 | 121 | 1.0x |
| Central Falls, RI | 19,437 | 108 | 0.9x |
| Somerset, MA | 18,160 | 121 | 1.0x |
| Abington, MA | 16,557 | 132 | 1.1x |
| Mansfield Center, MA | 8,043 | 129 | 1.1x |
| Middleborough Center, MA | 7,564 | 122 | 1.0x |
| Sharon, MA | 6,217 | 146 | 1.2x |
| Walpole, MA | 6,211 | 143 | 1.2x |
