salaryRent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,320 a year. That is $30 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 27 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hudson?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hudson
| Size | Hudson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,347 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,048 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,988 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,120 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hudson 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 Hudson, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hudson
Life in Hudson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hudson?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,701 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $473,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hudson, MA?
Renting in Hudson costs a median of about $1,583 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Hudson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,320 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hudson cheap or expensive?
Hudson is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $97,630. It ranks 27th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hudson?
The median homeowner in Hudson pays $6,597 a year in property taxes, about 1.39% of the median home value.
Is Hudson 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 Hudson?
The median home value in Hudson is $473,300, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
15,719 people live in Hudson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.