Cost of Living in Weymouth Town, MA

Population 57,786 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

158
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

A 39-minute average commute puts Weymouth Town squarely in exurban territory — the kind of place where many households optimize for housing cost over proximity to work. Home values of $516,000 reflect that spatial discount.

Weymouth Town sits roughly 5 miles southeast of Quincy — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 14% lower than Quincy's $598,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 169
Rent 142

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

About the Cost of Living in Weymouth Town

The median home value in Weymouth Town is $516,200 — 69% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,861/month, 42% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,077/year is 34% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, 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, Weymouth Town has a cost of living index of 158 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 58% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$516,200
69% above avg
Median Rent
$1,861/mo
42% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.1x
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 67.8%
Renter-occupied 32.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,861
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,475/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
38.6 min
43% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.7%
Carpooled
5.6%
Public transit
8.6%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
16.0%

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
$100,077
34% above avg
Per Capita Income
$55,161
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
2% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.4%
Graduate degree 14.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.8
Male median age 42.5
Female median age 45.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
75.6%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
135
PM2.5 days
229
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Weymouth Town, MA?

Weymouth Town has a cost index of 158 (100 = national average). It is 58% above the national average.

What is average rent in Weymouth Town, MA?

The median gross rent in Weymouth Town is $1,861 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Weymouth Town?

The median home value in Weymouth Town is $516,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Weymouth Town?

The median household income in Weymouth Town is $100,077 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Weymouth Town, MA?

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

Is Weymouth Town, MA affordable?

Weymouth Town is above average in cost of living, with an index of 158 — about 58% higher than the national average.

Weymouth Town at a Glance

Population
57,786
Median Income
$100,077
Home Value
$516,200
Median Rent
$1,861/mo
Unemployment
4.9%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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