Cost Of Living in Hanscom AFB, MA

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75%

Overall NAT. AVG.

7%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

222%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Hanscom AFB	Massachusetts	National
Cost of living	175	131	100
Groceries	107	109	100
Health care	112	116	100
Housing	322	169	100
Transportation	114	115	100
Utilities	112	117	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	113	115	100
Household Items	108	109	100
Education & Childcare	127	127	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Hanscom AFB is 34% higher than the Massachusetts average
The cost of living in Hanscom AFB is 75% higher than the national average
Hanscom AFB housing is 222% higher than the national average
Massachusetts general sales tax is 22% higher than the national average
Massachusetts state income tax is 93% higher than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$0	$0	$0	$0
Renters	$157,180	$13,098	$3,667	$4,716

Massachusetts Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
Massachusetts	6.25%	6.25%

Massachusetts Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
Massachusetts	5%	9%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Lowell, MA	114,170	126	25.9%
East Pepperell, MA	1,981	118	18.4%
Maynard, MA	11,308	133	32.8%
Hudson, MA	15,748	133	32.8%
Groton, MA	1,154	126	26.3%
Hanscom AFB, MA	2,178	175	75.5%

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Hanscom AFB, MA	2,178	175	75.5%