Cost of Living in Winchendon, MA

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8%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
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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 Winchendon Massachusetts National
Cost of living108131100
Groceries106109100
Health care112116100
Housing100169100
Transportation111115100
Utilities116117100
Lifestyle & Entertainment111115100
Household Items106109100
Education & Childcare118127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Winchendon is 18% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • The cost of living in Winchendon is 8% higher than the national average
  • Winchendon housing is equal to 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$163,076$13,590$3,805$4,893
      Renters$56,526$4,711$1,319$1,696
      The affordability of the housing market in Winchendon, 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 Winchendon homeowners, the median income is $163,076. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $3,805 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $56,526. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,319 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%

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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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