Cost of Living in Wilmington, MA
Population 23,195 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Wilmington run well above the national baseline, with a median of $646,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $161,473 place the city among the better-paid Massachusetts metros.
Geographically, Wilmington sits roughly 9 miles southeast of Lowell. Median home values run roughly 64% higher than Lowell's $395,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Wilmington
The median home value in Wilmington is $646,200 — 112% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,412/month, 84% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $161,473/year is 117% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, 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, Wilmington has a cost of living index of 201 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 101% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Wilmington, MA?
Wilmington has a cost index of 201 (100 = national average). It is 101% above the national average.
What is average rent in Wilmington, MA?
The median gross rent in Wilmington is $2,412 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Wilmington?
The median home value in Wilmington is $646,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Wilmington?
The median household income in Wilmington is $161,473 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Wilmington, MA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Wilmington is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.
Is Wilmington, MA affordable?
Wilmington is above average in cost of living, with an index of 201 — about 101% higher than the national average.
Wilmington at a Glance
- Population
- 23,195
- Median Income
- $161,473
- Home Value
- $646,200
- Median Rent
- $2,412/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.0%
- Sales Tax
- 6.3%
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