Cost of Living in Millville, MA

Population 3,156 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

121
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Millville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $418,000. An unemployment rate of 2.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Millville sits roughly 15 miles northwest of Providence — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 29% higher than Providence's $323,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 137
Rent 97

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

About the Cost of Living in Millville

The median home value in Millville is $418,000 — 37% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,275/month, 3% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $115,789/year is 55% 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 61.1°F and lows of 43.1°F, with about 36.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Millville has a cost of living index of 121 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$418,000
37% above avg
Median Rent
$1,275/mo
3% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
27.3x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,429
1 BR
$1,438
2 BR
$1,854
3 BR
$2,265
4 BR
$2,493
Owner-occupied 88.5%
Renter-occupied 11.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,275
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,889/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
31.6 min
17% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.5%
Carpooled
11.0%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
8.7%

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
$115,789
55% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,560
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
47% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.7%
Graduate degree 10.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.6
Male median age 43.7
Female median age 49.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
43.1°F
Annual Precip
47.5"
Annual Snowfall
36.6"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 384148596978848275645343
Low °F 222430404959656457453628
Precip" 3.963.444.904.293.373.812.913.594.174.184.274.65
Snow" 10.310.56.40.60.00.00.00.00.00.21.07.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Millville, MA?

Millville has a cost index of 121 (100 = national average). It is 21% above the national average.

What is average rent in Millville, MA?

The median gross rent in Millville is $1,275 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Millville?

The median home value in Millville is $418,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Millville?

The median household income in Millville is $115,789 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Millville, MA?

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

Is Millville, MA affordable?

Millville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 121 — about 21% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Millville?

Millville has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 43.1°F. Annual precipitation is 47.5". Average annual snowfall is 36.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Millville at a Glance

Population
3,156
Median Income
$115,789
Home Value
$418,000
Median Rent
$1,275/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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