Cost of Living in Middlesex County, MA

Modeled annual cost: $78,681.

Median family income: $160,640.

MA Median $64,576

Middlesex County, MA Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$160,640

Estimated Annual Costs

$78,681

Cost/Income Ratio

49.0%

State Rank

#4Most expensive counties in MA out of 14See Massachusetts county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Middlesex County, MA.

$26,884 per year.*34.17% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$78,681

Per year

  • Housing:
    $26,88434.2%
  • Taxes:
    $19,27324.5%
  • Transport:
    $12,59816.0%
  • Other Costs:
    $9,91612.6%
  • Food:
    $5,0546.4%
  • Healthcare:
    $4,9566.3%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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