Cost of Living in The Pinehills, MA

With a cost of living index of 175, The Pinehills, MA is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 75% more expensive than the national average and 46% above the Massachusetts state average of 129. The Pinehills is a small community of 4,988 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in The Pinehills's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $2,689 (104% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $669,100 (119% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.5x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in The Pinehills is $121,792, which is 62% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 26% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to The Pinehills. 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 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.