Cost of Living in Marshfield, MA

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42%
Overall NAT. AVG.
10%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
108%
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 Marshfield Massachusetts National
Cost of living142131100
Groceries110109100
Health care116116100
Housing208169100
Transportation116115100
Utilities115117100
Lifestyle & Entertainment116115100
Household Items110109100
Education & Childcare121127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Marshfield is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • The cost of living in Marshfield is 42% higher than the national average
  • Marshfield housing is 108% 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$180,842$15,070$4,219$5,426
      Renters$53,420$4,452$1,246$1,603
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Marshfield is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Marshfield has a median income of about $180,842 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $4,219 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $53,420. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,246 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      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%

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      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.
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