salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.7 minutes each way. Most homes (88.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 73.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,400 a year. That is $34 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 35 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Scituate?
Share of households by yearly income. 57.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Scituate
| Size | North Scituate | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,266 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,888 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Scituate 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 Scituate, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Scituate
Life in North Scituate
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Scituate?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,963 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $824,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $82,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Scituate, MA?
Renting in North Scituate costs a median of about $1,760 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in North Scituate?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,400 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Scituate cheap or expensive?
North Scituate is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.0% of the typical household income of $151,345. It ranks 35th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Scituate?
The median homeowner in North Scituate pays $8,601 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.
Is North Scituate 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 Scituate?
The median home value in North Scituate is $824,800, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,492 people live in North Scituate. Numbers are typical (middle) values.