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Cost of Living in Bourne, MA

Population: 1,765 | Massachusetts

120
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Bourne is 20% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
171
Home Values
106
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Bourne, MA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 120, Bourne, MA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 20% more expensive than the national average and 9% below the Massachusetts state average of 129. Bourne is a small community of 1,765 residents.

The median household income in Bourne is $125,366, which is 67% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Bourne. The area sees an average annual temperature of 50°F, with summers averaging 69°F and winters around 31°F. Annual rainfall totals 48 inches spread over roughly 151 days.

Everyday prices in the Barnstable Town, MA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$125,366
vs US Median ($75,149)
+67%

Housing

Median Home Value
$521,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,601/mo

Everyday Prices in Bourne

BLS Average Prices for the Barnstable Town, MA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.03
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-1% vs US
🥚
$2.47
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-1% vs US
🥛
$3.98
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-1% vs US
🍞
$1.83
Bread (white)
per lb
-1% vs US
🍗
$4.09
Chicken breast
per lb
-1% vs US
$0.30
Electricity
per kWh
+59% vs US

Climate in Bourne

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

50°F
Avg Temperature
48"
Rainfall / Year
151d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 38 40 46 57 67 76 82 80 73 63 53 43
Avg °F 29 31 37 46 56 66 72 71 63 52 43 35
Low °F 20 21 27 36 46 55 62 61 53 42 33 26
Rain" 3.8 3.0 5.0 4.4 3.5 3.8 3.4 3.5 3.8 4.8 4.5 4.6

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