salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 35.5 minutes each way. Most homes (87.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,400 a year. That is $45 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 63 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Falmouth?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Falmouth
| Size | East Falmouth | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,437 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,028 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Falmouth 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 East Falmouth, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Falmouth
Life in East Falmouth
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Falmouth?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,780 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $593,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,300 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Falmouth, MA?
Renting in East Falmouth costs a median of about $2,335 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in East Falmouth?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,400 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Falmouth cheap or expensive?
East Falmouth is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.9% of the typical household income of $87,859. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Falmouth?
The median homeowner in East Falmouth pays $3,544 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is East Falmouth 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 East Falmouth?
The median home value in East Falmouth is $593,000, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.
6,245 people live in East Falmouth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.