Cost of Living in East Falmouth, MA

Population 6,415 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

166

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

East Falmouth's housing market carries a clear premium over the US median: $554,000 for a typical home, about 82% above the national figure.

Located 20 miles east of New Bedford, East Falmouth falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 71% higher than New Bedford's $324,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 182

Rent 143

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

About the Cost of Living in East Falmouth

The median home value in East Falmouth is $554,200 — 82% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,884/month, 43% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $69,121/year is 7% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, above 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, East Falmouth has a cost of living index of 166 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 66% more expensive.

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East Falmouth has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

Falmouth, MA

Median home: $580,000

Rent: $1,406/mo

Income: $92,862

Mashpee, MA

Median home: $515,800

Rent: $1,808/mo

Income: $95,852

Bourne, MA

Median home: $543,100

Rent: $1,409/mo

Income: $95,349

Sandwich, MA

Median home: $545,000

Rent: $1,725/mo

Income: $118,799

Barnstable Town, MA

Median home: $559,200

Rent: $1,751/mo

Income: $97,348

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$554,200

82% above avg

Median Rent

$1,884/mo

43% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

24.5x

Favors renting

Property Tax Rate

1.2%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$1,429

1 BR

$1,498

2 BR

$1,963

3 BR

$2,405

4 BR

$2,811

Owner-occupied 88.9%

Renter-occupied 11.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,884

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,498/mo

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

🛒 Food & Groceries

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

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

33.4 min

24% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

13.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

80.7%

Carpooled

3.0%

Public transit

1.1%

Walked

0.5%

Bicycle

0.4%

Work from home

13.2%

⚡ 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

$69,121

7% below avg

Per Capita Income

$59,026

Unemployment Rate

4.9%

1% above avg

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Labor Force Participation

56.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.0%

Graduate degree 26.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 59.3

Male median age 59.2

Female median age 59.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 37 — Good

92.5%

Good air days/yr

140

Max AQI recorded

PM2.5 days

336

Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

90%

4-Year Graduation Rate

11.3:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

3,251

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

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

East Falmouth has a cost index of 166 (100 = national average). It is 66% above the national average.

What is average rent in East Falmouth, MA?

The median gross rent in East Falmouth is $1,884 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in East Falmouth?

The median home value in East Falmouth is $554,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in East Falmouth?

The median household income in East Falmouth is $69,121 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Falmouth, MA?

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

Is East Falmouth, MA affordable?

East Falmouth is above average in cost of living, with an index of 166 — about 66% higher than the national average.

East Falmouth at a Glance

Population: 6,415
Median Income: $69,121
Home Value: $554,200
Median Rent: $1,884/mo
Unemployment: 4.9%
Sales Tax: 6.3%

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