salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,000 a year. That is $17 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 1 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Adams?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Adams
| Size | North Adams | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $786 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $737 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,471 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Adams 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 North Adams, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Adams
Life in North Adams
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Adams?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $484 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $195,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Adams, MA?
Renting in North Adams costs a median of about $875 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in North Adams?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,000 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Adams cheap or expensive?
North Adams is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $51,229. It ranks 1st cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Adams?
The median homeowner in North Adams pays $3,078 a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.
Is North Adams 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 North Adams?
The median home value in North Adams is $195,900, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
12,606 people live in North Adams. Numbers are typical (middle) values.