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Dive into each indicator for Massachusetts.
144.7
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100 (3rd)
212
Housing cost index
137
Utilities index
110
Food & groceries index
120
Healthcare index
111
Transportation index
$168 /mo
Avg. electricity bill
$3.15 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–2024144.7▲ 19%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 144.7 | U.S. avg = 100 (3rd) |
| Housing cost index | 212 | |
| Utilities index | 137 | |
| Food & groceries index | 110 | |
| Healthcare index | 120 | |
| Transportation index | 111 | |
| Avg. electricity bill | $168 /mo | |
| Avg. gas price | $3.15 /gal |
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