Cost of Living in Orange, MA

With a cost of living index of 85, Orange, MA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 15% cheaper than the national average and 44% below the Massachusetts state average of 129. Orange is a small community of 3,793 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Orange's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $991 (25% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $217,200 (29% below 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 Orange is $53,014, which is 29% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 22% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Orange. The area sees an average annual temperature of 48.3°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 26°F. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches spread over roughly 146 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

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.