Cost of Living in Essex County, MA

Modeled annual cost: $62,616.

Median family income: $125,134.

Affordability Snapshot

MA County Median

$64,576

State Rank

8thMost expensive counties in MA out of 14See Massachusetts county rankings

Median Income

$125,134

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Essex County, MA.

$19,061 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$62,616

Per year

  • Housing:$19,061
  • Taxes:$13,771
  • Transport:$12,710
  • Other Costs:$7,387
  • Healthcare:$4,956
  • Food:$4,731
  • Childcare:$0

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

Cheaper counties in Massachusetts

1Hampden County, MA
$48,361
2Franklin County, MA
$52,147
3Berkshire County, MA
$52,415
4Bristol County, MA
$52,823
5Hampshire County, MA
$55,758

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