What is the cost of living in Winthrop Town, MA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Winthrop Town has an overall cost of living index of 150, which is 1.5x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Massachusetts, Winthrop Town has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Massachusetts's index of 130.
The standard of living in Winthrop Town ranks as #75 most affordable out of the 113 places we measured in Massachusetts. By definition, that implies Winthrop Town ranks as the #38 most expensive place in the Bay State.
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Winthrop Town Cost Of Living Vs. Massachusetts
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Winthrop Town. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Winthrop Town is 112.
The Groceries index in Winthrop Town is 118.
The Health index in Winthrop Town is 230.
The Housing index in Winthrop Town is 114.
The Transportation index in Winthrop Town is 121.
The Utilities index in Winthrop Town is 112.
| Living Expense | Winthrop Town | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 118 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 230 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 121 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 112 | 114 | 100 |
Winthrop Town 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
Winthrop 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 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Winthrop Town is $758,914.
The Median Rent in Winthrop Town is $2,064.
The Median Income in Winthrop Town is $116,167.
The Home Value To Income in Winthrop Town is 6.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Winthrop Town is 0.21x.
| Statistic | Winthrop Town | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $758,914 | $656,690 | $332,700 |
| Median Rent | $2,064 | $1,762 | $1,413 |
| Median Income | $116,167 | $103,960 | $80,734 |
| Home Value To Income | 6.5x | 6.3x | 4.1x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.21x | 0.2x | 0.21x |
Winthrop Town, MA Costs By Category
Detailed Winthrop Town Services costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Winthrop Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.49 | $1.28 |
| Movie | $15.49 | $12.13 |
| Bowling | $29.33 | $18 |
| Haircut | $43.72 | $24.26 |
| Beauty Salon | $65.56 | $45.56 |
Detailed Winthrop Town Groceries costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Winthrop Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $5.48 | $5.84 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.45 | $1.57 |
| Milk | $4.76 | $4.67 |
| Potatoes | $4.99 | $4.93 |
| Pizza | $12.52 | $12.09 |
| Beer | $10.21 | $10.41 |
| Toothpaste | $3.53 | $3.7 |
Detailed Winthrop Town Health costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Winthrop Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | $123.17 | $125.68 |
| Doctor | $157.89 | $135.78 |
| Dentist | $149.22 | $113.29 |
Detailed Winthrop Town Transportation costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Winthrop Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.43 | $3.46 |
| Tire Balancing | $97.39 | $59.92 |
Detailed Winthrop Town Utilities costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | Winthrop Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| All Electricity | $302.72 | $193.99 |
| Phone | $187.85 | $192.25 |
