Cost of Living in Rehoboth, MA

Population 12,809 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

135
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Rehoboth 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.

Geographically, Rehoboth sits roughly 9 miles east of Providence. Median home values run roughly 51% higher than Providence's $323,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 160
Rent 99

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

About the Cost of Living in Rehoboth

The median home value in Rehoboth is $487,000 — 60% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,304/month, 1% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $126,161/year is 69% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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, Rehoboth has a cost of living index of 135 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$487,000
60% above avg
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
1% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
31.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,233
1 BR
$1,319
2 BR
$1,614
3 BR
$1,945
4 BR
$2,359
Owner-occupied 90.7%
Renter-occupied 9.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,304
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,918/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
28.2 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.1%
Carpooled
7.3%
Public transit
1.3%
Walked
5.3%
Work from home
10.0%

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
$126,161
69% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,692
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
28% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.4%
Graduate degree 17.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.5
Male median age 46.2
Female median age 50

🌤 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 Rehoboth, MA?

Rehoboth has a cost index of 135 (100 = national average). It is 35% above the national average.

What is average rent in Rehoboth, MA?

The median gross rent in Rehoboth is $1,304 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Rehoboth?

The median home value in Rehoboth is $487,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Rehoboth?

The median household income in Rehoboth is $126,161 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Rehoboth, MA?

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

Is Rehoboth, MA affordable?

Rehoboth is above average in cost of living, with an index of 135 — about 35% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Rehoboth?

Rehoboth 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.

Rehoboth at a Glance

Population
12,809
Median Income
$126,161
Home Value
$487,000
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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