Cost of Living in West Wareham, MA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
110.3
100 = national avg
+10.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$48,525
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$114,694
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing145.3
Food92.7
Transportation85.5
Healthcare94.2
Utilities104.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,761
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,311
per month
The overall cost of living index in West Wareham is 110.3, which is 10.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 145.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $48,525 per year to cover basic expenses.