Cost of Living in Lenox, MA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
114.8
100 = national avg
+14.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$50,524
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$119,419
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing152.0
Food95.0
Transportation90.1
Healthcare96.0
Utilities107.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,269
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,626
per month
The overall cost of living index in Lenox is 114.8, which is 14.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 152.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $50,524 per year to cover basic expenses.