Cost of Living in East Bridgewater, MA

Population 14,420 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

141
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

East Bridgewater sits on the smaller end of the Massachusetts city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

East Bridgewater sits roughly 5 miles southeast of Brockton — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 17% higher than Brockton's $406,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 155
Rent 119

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in East Bridgewater

The median home value in East Bridgewater is $474,000 — 55% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,566/month, 19% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $128,679/year is 73% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 58.4°F and lows of 41.0°F, with about 69.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, East Bridgewater has a cost of living index of 141 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$474,000
55% above avg
Median Rent
$1,566/mo
19% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,607
1 BR
$1,652
2 BR
$2,155
3 BR
$2,730
4 BR
$2,953
Owner-occupied 83.2%
Renter-occupied 16.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,566
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,180/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
34.5 min
28% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.7%
Carpooled
7.1%
Public transit
3.3%
Walked
0.8%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
13.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$128,679
73% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,078
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
3% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.9%
Graduate degree 9.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.5
Male median age 39.8
Female median age 41.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.4°F
Avg Low
41.0°F
Annual Precip
53.3"
Annual Snowfall
69.3"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353745576776828072615040
Low °F 192128374756636255443426
Precip" 4.463.975.434.613.804.573.423.854.225.294.325.33
Snow" 18.221.212.81.80.00.00.00.00.00.81.712.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in East Bridgewater, MA?

East Bridgewater has a cost index of 141 (100 = national average). It is 41% above the national average.

What is average rent in East Bridgewater, MA?

The median gross rent in East Bridgewater is $1,566 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in East Bridgewater?

The median home value in East Bridgewater is $474,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in East Bridgewater?

The median household income in East Bridgewater is $128,679 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Bridgewater, MA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in East Bridgewater is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.

Is East Bridgewater, MA affordable?

East Bridgewater is above average in cost of living, with an index of 141 — about 41% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in East Bridgewater?

East Bridgewater has average high temperatures of 58.4°F and average lows of 41.0°F. Annual precipitation is 53.3". Average annual snowfall is 69.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

East Bridgewater at a Glance

Population
14,420
Median Income
$128,679
Home Value
$474,000
Median Rent
$1,566/mo
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg High Temp
58.4°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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