Cost Of Living in North Brookfield, MA

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13%

Overall NAT. AVG.

11%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

5%

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	North Brookfield	Massachusetts	National
Cost of living	113	131	100
Groceries	111	109	100
Health care	119	116	100
Housing	105	169	100
Transportation	121	115	100
Utilities	117	117	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	113	115	100
Household Items	110	109	100
Education & Childcare	133	127	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in North Brookfield is 13% lower than the Massachusetts average
The cost of living in North Brookfield is 13% higher than the national average
North Brookfield housing is 5% 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	$124,861	$10,405	$2,913	$3,746
Renters	$71,738	$5,978	$1,674	$2,152

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.
Warren, MA	563	102	2.2%
Ware, MA	6,147	110	10.3%
Monson Center, MA	1,754	115	14.9%
Palmer Town, MA	12,662	115	15.0%
Southbridge Town, MA	17,257	116	15.9%
North Brookfield, MA	2,518	113	13.4%

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Hallowell, ME	2,518	106	6.1%
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North Brookfield, MA	2,518	113	13.4%