Cost of Living in Barnstable County, MA

Modeled annual cost: $69,386.

Median family income: $124,037.

Affordability Snapshot

MA County Median

$64,576

State Rank

6thMost expensive counties in MA out of 14See Massachusetts county rankings

Median Income

$124,037

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Barnstable County, MA.

$20,868 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$69,386

Per year

  • Housing:$20,868
  • Taxes:$16,061
  • Transport:$13,465
  • Other Costs:$8,138
  • Healthcare:$5,512
  • Food:$5,342
  • Childcare:$0

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

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1Hampden County, MA
$48,361
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$52,147
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$52,415
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$52,823
5Hampshire County, MA
$55,758

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Cost of Living in Barnstable County, MA (2026)