Cost of Living in Chatham, MA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
201.8
100 = national avg
+101.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$88,800
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$209,891
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing344.2
Food112.9
Transportation125.8
Healthcare110.3
Utilities156.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,846
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,422
per month
The overall cost of living index in Chatham is 201.8, which is 101.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 344.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $88,800 per year to cover basic expenses.