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Best places to live in Massachusetts

CityLedger tracks 5 Massachusetts metros, led by Boston. Cost of living runs from about 96 to 108 against a U.S. average of 100. Every figure below is computed from public U.S. government data and links to a full profile.

Lowest cost of living
Springfield
96 (US=100)
Best value (real income)
Boston
$108,829
Highest livability
Boston
83/100
Safest from disasters
Worcester
$9/$10k
MetroLivabilityCost of livingMedian incomeMedian rent
Boston, MA83108$117,825$2,093/mo
Barnstable Town, MA7098$87,925$1,577/mo
Worcester, MA64103$96,602$1,563/mo
Amherst Town, MA62100$81,732$1,425/mo
Springfield, MA4496$71,402$1,158/mo

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