Cost of Living in Revere, MA

Population 59,933 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

171
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Revere's housing market carries a clear premium over the US median: $566,000 for a typical home, about 86% above the national figure. At 7.2%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Revere is part of the immediate Lynn metro area. Median home values run roughly 20% higher than Lynn's $473,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 186
Rent 150

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

About the Cost of Living in Revere

The median home value in Revere is $566,200 — 86% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,966/month, 50% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,121/year is 9% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.2%, 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, Revere has a cost of living index of 171 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 71% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$566,200
86% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$601,473
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,966/mo
50% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,728/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.0x
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 50.1%
Renter-occupied 49.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,966
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,580/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
38.7 min
43% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
53.5%
Carpooled
10.4%
Public transit
23.9%
Walked
1.9%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
8.0%

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
$81,121
9% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,775
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
49% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Labor Force Participation
70.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.8%
Graduate degree 7.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.4
Male median age 39.4
Female median age 39.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
63.3%
Good air days/yr
99
Max AQI recorded
254
PM2.5 days
94
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

75%
4-Year Graduation Rate
13.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
11
Public schools
7,532
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Revere, MA?

Revere has a cost index of 171 (100 = national average). It is 71% above the national average.

What is average rent in Revere, MA?

The median gross rent in Revere is $1,966 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Revere?

The median home value in Revere is $566,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Revere?

The median household income in Revere is $81,121 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Revere, MA?

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

Is Revere, MA affordable?

Revere is above average in cost of living, with an index of 171 — about 71% higher than the national average.

Revere at a Glance

Population
59,933
Median Income
$81,121
Home Value
$566,200
Median Rent
$1,966/mo
Unemployment
7.2%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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