Cost of Living in Hudson, MA
Population 15,610 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Hudson is a smaller Massachusetts community of around 16000 residents, where median household incomes of $96,149 and housing costs ($457,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.
Geographically, Hudson sits roughly 15 miles northeast of Worcester. Median home values run roughly 35% higher than Worcester's $340,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Hudson
The median home value in Hudson is $457,400 — 50% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,417/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $96,149/year is 29% higher 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, Hudson has a cost of living index of 133 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 33% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Hudson, MA?
Hudson has a cost index of 133 (100 = national average). It is 33% above the national average.
What is average rent in Hudson, MA?
The median gross rent in Hudson is $1,417 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Hudson?
The median home value in Hudson is $457,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Hudson?
The median household income in Hudson is $96,149 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Hudson, MA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hudson is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.
Is Hudson, MA affordable?
Hudson is above average in cost of living, with an index of 133 — about 33% higher than the national average.
Hudson at a Glance
- Population
- 15,610
- Median Income
- $96,149
- Home Value
- $457,400
- Median Rent
- $1,417/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.9%
- Sales Tax
- 6.3%
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