Cost of Living in Winthrop Town, MA
Population 18,807 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Winthrop Town run well above the national baseline, with a median of $607,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $106,357 place the city among the better-paid Massachusetts metros.
Geographically, Winthrop Town is part of the immediate Boston metro area. Median home values run roughly 15% lower than Boston's $710,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Winthrop Town
The median home value in Winthrop Town is $606,900 — 99% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,909/month, 45% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $106,357/year is 43% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.9%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 59.3°F and lows of 44.5°F, with about 49.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Winthrop Town has a cost of living index of 178 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 78% more expensive.
🏠 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
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 39 | 46 | 56 | 67 | 76 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 62 | 52 | 42 |
| Low °F | 23 | 25 | 31 | 41 | 50 | 60 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 48 | 38 | 29 |
| Precip" | 3.39 | 3.21 | 4.17 | 3.63 | 3.25 | 3.89 | 3.27 | 3.23 | 3.56 | 4.03 | 3.66 | 4.30 |
| Snow" | 14.3 | 14.4 | 9.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 9.0 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Winthrop Town, MA?
Winthrop Town has a cost index of 178 (100 = national average). It is 78% above the national average.
What is average rent in Winthrop Town, MA?
The median gross rent in Winthrop Town is $1,909 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Winthrop Town?
The median home value in Winthrop Town is $606,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Winthrop Town?
The median household income in Winthrop Town is $106,357 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Winthrop Town, MA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Winthrop Town is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.
Is Winthrop Town, MA affordable?
Winthrop Town is above average in cost of living, with an index of 178 — about 78% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Winthrop Town?
Winthrop Town has average high temperatures of 59.3°F and average lows of 44.5°F. Annual precipitation is 43.6". Average annual snowfall is 49.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Winthrop Town at a Glance
- Population
- 18,807
- Median Income
- $106,357
- Home Value
- $606,900
- Median Rent
- $1,909/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.9%
- Avg High Temp
- 59.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.3%
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