salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $94,920 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 64 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brockton?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brockton
| Size | Brockton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,153 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $807 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,282 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,148 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brockton 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 Brockton, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brockton
Life in Brockton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brockton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $663 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $437,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brockton, MA?
Renting in Brockton costs a median of about $2,373 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Brockton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,920 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brockton cheap or expensive?
Brockton is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.0% of the typical household income of $86,404. It ranks 64th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brockton?
The median homeowner in Brockton pays $4,820 a year in property taxes, about 1.10% of the median home value.
Is Brockton 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 Brockton?
The median home value in Brockton is $437,500, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
105,386 people live in Brockton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.