Cost of Living in East Harwich, MA
Population 5,670 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in East Harwich run well above the national baseline, with a median of $585,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $108,157 place the city among the better-paid Massachusetts metros. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.
East Harwich is about 45 miles east of New Bedford, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 80% higher than New Bedford's $324,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in East Harwich
The median home value in East Harwich is $585,400 — 92% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,213/month, 68% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $108,157/year is 45% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, 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 57.7°F and lows of 44.1°F. Overall, East Harwich has a cost of living index of 183 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 83% more expensive.
East Harwich has limited residential data
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🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 40 | 44 | 52 | 62 | 72 | 79 | 78 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 44 |
| Low °F | 26 | 26 | 31 | 39 | 48 | 57 | 64 | 64 | 58 | 47 | 39 | 31 |
| Precip" | 3.75 | 3.61 | 4.43 | 4.01 | 3.34 | 2.95 | 2.79 | 3.03 | 3.58 | 4.23 | 4.47 | 5.00 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in East Harwich, MA?
East Harwich has a cost index of 183 (100 = national average). It is 83% above the national average.
What is average rent in East Harwich, MA?
The median gross rent in East Harwich is $2,213 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in East Harwich?
The median home value in East Harwich is $585,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in East Harwich?
The median household income in East Harwich is $108,157 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in East Harwich, MA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in East Harwich is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.
Is East Harwich, MA affordable?
East Harwich is above average in cost of living, with an index of 183 — about 83% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in East Harwich?
East Harwich has average high temperatures of 57.7°F and average lows of 44.1°F. Annual precipitation is 45.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
East Harwich at a Glance
- Population
- 5,670
- Median Income
- $108,157
- Home Value
- $585,400
- Median Rent
- $2,213/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.3%
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