Cost of Living in Townsend, MA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
110.4
100 = national avg
+10.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$48,596
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$114,863
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing144.2
Food93.4
Transportation86.7
Healthcare94.7
Utilities104.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$2,476
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,941
per month
The overall cost of living index in Townsend is 110.4, which is 10.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 144.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $48,596 per year to cover basic expenses.