Cost of Living in Sharon, MA

Get 300+ Local Insights for Any Address in Sharon, MA

Get Access to 300+ Local Data Points
F
52%
Overall NAT. AVG.
11%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
134%
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 Sharon Massachusetts National
Cost of living152131100
Groceries111109100
Health care119116100
Housing234169100
Transportation117115100
Utilities120117100
Lifestyle & Entertainment113115100
Household Items112109100
Education & Childcare130127100
Does this Area Fit Your Budget? Local Insights Report
  • Know the community before you call it home
  • Compare multiple areas side by side
  • Access over 300 data points for any address
Local Insights Report

Homes For Sale In Sharon, MA

property for sale

19 Cape Club Dr #19

Sharon, MA
property for sale

24 Pleasant Park Rd

Sharon, MA
property for sale

30 Mallard Dr

Sharon, MA
property for sale

30 Ashcroft Rd

Sharon, MA

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Sharon is 16% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • The cost of living in Sharon is 52% higher than the national average
  • Sharon housing is 134% 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

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around Sharon

See all the best places to live around Sharon

Compare Sharon, MA Cost of Living

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      How would you rate the cost of living in Sharon?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      Is the cost of living increasing or decreasing in Sharon?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Sharon poll results

      The best places in Massachusetts

      Here are the best places to live in MassachusettsSee the best places to live in SharonMost Dangerous Cities In The USCheck out the 10 most dangerous cities in Massachusetts
      Best Places in Massachusetts

      Salary Calculator

      This is how much you would need to earn in
      Price difference in compared to
      Cost of living index
      Groceries index
      Health care index
      Housing index
      Transportation index
      Utilities index
      Lifestyle index
      Household index
      Educare index

      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$222,085$18,507$5,182$6,663
      Renters$82,441$6,870$1,923$2,473
      The affordability of the housing market in Sharon, MA as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Sharon homeowners, the median income is $222,085. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $5,182 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $82,441. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,923 for their rent related monthly costs.

      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.
      Southfield, MA011514.6%
      Valley Falls, RI11,90711313.5%
      Cumberland Hill, RI8,75211615.7%
      Taunton, MA59,45112423.8%
      Bridgewater, MA8,83712525.3%
      Sharon, MA6,39415251.8%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Abilene, KS6,3948713.3%
      Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD6,39415353.2%
      Rushville, IN6,3958515.0%
      Powell, WY6,3951033.2%
      Delano, MN6,3921088.3%
      Sharon, MA6,39415251.8%
      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.
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2026