Wayland, MA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Wayland, Massachusetts?
$14,520 / month
for a family, 168.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $174,240 for the year for a family.
$8,133 / month
for a single person, 70.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $97,600 for the year for a single person.

Wayland cost of living score
144.7
More expensive
44.7% higher
than the US average
13.5% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Wayland, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 144.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 44.7% higher than the U.S. average and 13.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Wayland, MA

Housing costs in Wayland?
A typical home costs $910,000, which is 169.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.3% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wayland costs $2,970 per month, which is 107.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.9% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Wayland?
To live comfortably in Wayland, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $174,240 for a family, and $97,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wayland?
Wayland, MA is known for its high living costs. The median home cost in Wayland is $1,033,700, which is significantly higher than both the state and national averages. Renting a one-bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $1,800 to $2,200 a month depending on the location. Additionally, groceries and other essential items are more expensive compared to other cities in Massachusetts. Despite these high living costs, Wayland offers its residents a variety of amenities such as parks and recreational facilities that make it an ideal place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesWaylandMassachusettsUnited States
    Unlock127.5100.0
  114.8  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$557,300$338,100
  118.7  Unlock100.0
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  177.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Wayland does not believe in living within a reasonable budget. This is due to the influx of wealthy two-income white collar families who think that spending money will  More

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