Cost of Living in Sagamore, MA

Population 3,958 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

164
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Sagamore run well above the national baseline, with a median of $563,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $132,000 place the city among the better-paid Massachusetts metros.

Geographically, Sagamore sits roughly 25 miles east of New Bedford. Median home values run roughly 73% higher than New Bedford's $324,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 184
Rent 133

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

About the Cost of Living in Sagamore

The median home value in Sagamore is $562,600 — 84% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,752/month, 33% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $132,000/year is 77% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, 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%. Overall, Sagamore has a cost of living index of 164 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 64% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$562,600
84% above avg
Median Rent
$1,752/mo
33% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.8x
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 82.6%
Renter-occupied 17.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,752
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,366/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
29.1 min
8% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.7%
Carpooled
8.5%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
16.5%

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
$132,000
77% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,012
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
19% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Labor Force Participation
75.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 37.7%
Graduate degree 13.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.1
Male median age 47
Female median age 47.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 37 — Good
92.5%
Good air days/yr
140
Max AQI recorded
22
PM2.5 days
336
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sagamore, MA?

Sagamore has a cost index of 164 (100 = national average). It is 64% above the national average.

What is average rent in Sagamore, MA?

The median gross rent in Sagamore is $1,752 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sagamore?

The median home value in Sagamore is $562,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Sagamore?

The median household income in Sagamore is $132,000 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sagamore, MA?

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

Is Sagamore, MA affordable?

Sagamore is above average in cost of living, with an index of 164 — about 64% higher than the national average.

Sagamore at a Glance

Population
3,958
Median Income
$132,000
Home Value
$562,600
Median Rent
$1,752/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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