Cost of Living in Taunton, MA
Population 59,719 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
The Taunton cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $388,000, rents near $1,269 a month.
Geographically, Taunton sits roughly 13 miles south of Brockton. Housing prices track closely with Brockton's $406,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Taunton
The median home value in Taunton is $388,200 — 27% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,269/month, 3% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $79,715/year is 7% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.6%, 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, Taunton has a cost of living index of 115 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Taunton, MA?
Taunton has a cost index of 115 (100 = national average). It is 15% above the national average.
What is average rent in Taunton, MA?
The median gross rent in Taunton is $1,269 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Taunton?
The median home value in Taunton is $388,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Taunton?
The median household income in Taunton is $79,715 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Taunton, MA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Taunton is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.
Is Taunton, MA affordable?
Taunton is above average in cost of living, with an index of 115 — about 15% higher than the national average.
Taunton at a Glance
- Population
- 59,719
- Median Income
- $79,715
- Home Value
- $388,200
- Median Rent
- $1,269/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.6%
- Sales Tax
- 6.3%
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