Cost of Living in Beverly, MA
Population 42,408 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Beverly run well above the national baseline, with a median of $622,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $103,739 place the city among the better-paid Massachusetts metros.
Located 8 miles northeast of Lynn, Beverly falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 32% higher than Lynn's $473,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Beverly
The median home value in Beverly is $621,900 — 104% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,683/month, 28% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $103,739/year is 39% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Massachusetts's top state income tax rate is 9.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. Overall, Beverly has a cost of living index of 174 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 74% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Beverly, MA?
Beverly has a cost index of 174 (100 = national average). It is 74% above the national average.
What is average rent in Beverly, MA?
The median gross rent in Beverly is $1,683 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Beverly?
The median home value in Beverly is $621,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Beverly?
The median household income in Beverly is $103,739 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Beverly, MA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Beverly is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.
Is Beverly, MA affordable?
Beverly is above average in cost of living, with an index of 174 — about 74% higher than the national average.
Beverly at a Glance
- Population
- 42,408
- Median Income
- $103,739
- Home Value
- $621,900
- Median Rent
- $1,683/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.6%
- Sales Tax
- 6.3%
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