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Is Abington, MA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,32733% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$135,244about $11,270/month · 55% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$539,60062% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.2 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,080 a year. That is $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 61 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Abington
$2,327
Amesbury
$1,480
Greenfield
$1,093
Southbridge Town
$1,543
Easthampton
$1,812
Somerset
$1,402
Hudson
$1,583

How much do households earn in Abington?

Under $25k
8.5%
$25k–50k
13.2%
$50k–100k
25.5%
$100k–150k
27.1%
$150k+
23.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 50.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Abington

SizeAbingtonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,437$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,822$1,509
3 bedrooms$3,500+$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Abington overall?

Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
128
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
152
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Abington, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Abington

🏛️ Property tax$7,045a year · 1.31% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$205a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Abington

Commute to work33.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree40%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Abington?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,417 a month less.

Renting
$2,327
Owning
$3,744

Owning assumes a typical $539,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,960 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Abington, MA?

Renting in Abington costs a median of about $2,327 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.

How much do I need to make to live in Abington?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,080 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Abington cheap or expensive?

Abington is rated OK: rent takes 20.6% of the typical household income of $135,244. It ranks 61st cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Abington?

The median homeowner in Abington pays $7,045 a year in property taxes, about 1.31% of the median home value.

Is Abington more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Abington?

The median home value in Abington is $539,600, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

17,053 people live in Abington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.