salaryRent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,480 a year. That is $35 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 37 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Easthampton?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Easthampton
| Size | Easthampton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,461 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,195 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,515 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,792 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,092 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Easthampton 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 Easthampton, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Easthampton
Life in Easthampton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Easthampton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $766 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $371,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Easthampton, MA?
Renting in Easthampton costs a median of about $1,812 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Easthampton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,480 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Easthampton cheap or expensive?
Easthampton is rated OK: rent takes 28.1% of the typical household income of $77,299. It ranks 37th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Easthampton?
The median homeowner in Easthampton pays $4,932 a year in property taxes, about 1.33% of the median home value.
Is Easthampton 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 Easthampton?
The median home value in Easthampton is $371,500, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
16,086 people live in Easthampton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.