Cost of Living in Shelburne Falls, MA

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14%
Overall NAT. AVG.
8%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
15%
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 Shelburne Falls Massachusetts National
Cost of living114131100
Groceries108109100
Health care114116100
Housing115169100
Transportation116115100
Utilities117117100
Lifestyle & Entertainment110115100
Household Items107109100
Education & Childcare127127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Shelburne Falls is 13% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • The cost of living in Shelburne Falls is 14% higher than the national average
  • Shelburne Falls housing is 15% 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$95,227$7,936$2,222$2,857
      Renters$48,207$4,017$1,125$1,446

      Massachusetts Sales Tax

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

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      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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