Cost of Living in Sutton, MA
Population 9,383 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Sutton 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. An unemployment rate of 1.8% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Located 10 miles southeast of Worcester, Sutton falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 54% higher than Worcester's $340,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Sutton
The median home value in Sutton is $523,000 — 71% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,167/month, 11% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $156,215/year is 109% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.8%, 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 56.7°F and lows of 39.6°F, with about 72.9" of annual snowfall. Overall, Sutton has a cost of living index of 138 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% more expensive.
Sutton has limited residential data
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🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 35 | 43 | 56 | 67 | 75 | 80 | 78 | 71 | 59 | 48 | 38 |
| Low °F | 17 | 19 | 26 | 37 | 47 | 56 | 62 | 61 | 53 | 42 | 33 | 23 |
| Precip" | 3.52 | 3.26 | 4.19 | 4.08 | 3.56 | 4.22 | 3.93 | 4.14 | 4.24 | 4.84 | 4.00 | 4.28 |
| Snow" | 18.2 | 21.2 | 13.7 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 14.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Sutton, MA?
Sutton has a cost index of 138 (100 = national average). It is 38% above the national average.
What is average rent in Sutton, MA?
The median gross rent in Sutton is $1,167 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Sutton?
The median home value in Sutton is $523,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Sutton?
The median household income in Sutton is $156,215 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Sutton, MA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Sutton is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.
Is Sutton, MA affordable?
Sutton is above average in cost of living, with an index of 138 — about 38% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Sutton?
Sutton has average high temperatures of 56.7°F and average lows of 39.6°F. Annual precipitation is 48.3". Average annual snowfall is 72.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Sutton at a Glance
- Population
- 9,383
- Median Income
- $156,215
- Home Value
- $523,000
- Median Rent
- $1,167/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.3%
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