Cost of Living in Franklin County, MA

Modeled annual cost: $52,147.

Median family income: $96,152.

Affordability Snapshot

MA County Median

$64,576

State Rank

13thMost expensive counties in MA out of 14See Massachusetts county rankings

Median Income

$96,152

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Franklin County, MA.

$13,480 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$52,147

Per year

  • Transport:$13,480
  • Housing:$12,852
  • Taxes:$10,447
  • Other Costs:$5,466
  • Healthcare:$5,148
  • Food:$4,754
  • Childcare:$0

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

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