salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.7 minutes each way. Most homes (77.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,720 a year. That is $43 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 57 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Braintree Town?
Share of households by yearly income. 49.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Braintree Town
| Size | Braintree Town | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,804 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,429 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,808 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,561 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Braintree Town overall?
Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Braintree Town, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Braintree Town
Life in Braintree Town
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Braintree Town?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,314 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $656,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $65,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Braintree Town, MA?
Renting in Braintree Town costs a median of about $2,243 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Braintree Town?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,720 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Braintree Town cheap or expensive?
Braintree Town is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $131,808. It ranks 57th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Braintree Town?
The median homeowner in Braintree Town pays $5,436 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Braintree Town 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 Braintree Town?
The median home value in Braintree Town is $656,800, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
38,899 people live in Braintree Town. Numbers are typical (middle) values.