Cost of Living in Holbrook, MA

With a cost of living index of 121, Holbrook, MA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 21% more expensive than the national average and 9% below the Massachusetts state average of 129. Holbrook is a smaller community of 11,320 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Holbrook's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,522 (15% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $436,500 (43% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Holbrook is $107,768, which is 43% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Holbrook. The area sees an average annual temperature of 49.7°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 30°F. Annual rainfall totals 53.3 inches spread over roughly 143 days.

Everyday prices in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher 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.