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Is Clinton, MA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,9129% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$85,758about $7,147/month · 2% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$375,60013% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,480 a year. That is $37 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 40 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Clinton
$1,912
Plymouth
$2,790
Mansfield Center
$2,784
Middleborough Center
$2,301
Whitinsville
$1,321
Medfield
$2,222
Pinehurst
$2,147

How much do households earn in Clinton?

Under $25k
14.5%
$25k–50k
17.8%
$50k–100k
36.9%
$100k–150k
21.9%
$150k+
5.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Clinton

SizeClintonU.S. average
Studio$1,505$1,338
1 bedroom$1,306$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,731$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,138$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,974$2,098

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

How expensive is Clinton 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 Clinton, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Clinton

🏛️ Property tax$4,390a year · 1.17% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$153a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Clinton

Commute to work29.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home47.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clinton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $694 a month less.

Renting
$1,912
Owning
$2,606

Owning assumes a typical $375,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,560 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Clinton, MA?

Renting in Clinton costs a median of about $1,912 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,480 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Clinton cheap or expensive?

Clinton is rated OK: rent takes 26.8% of the typical household income of $85,758. It ranks 40th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Clinton?

The median homeowner in Clinton pays $4,390 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.

Is Clinton 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 Clinton?

The median home value in Clinton is $375,600, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.

7,658 people live in Clinton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.