salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 6.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 34.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $113,160 a year. That is $54 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 96 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Revere?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Revere
| Size | Revere | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,294 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,067 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,208 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,846 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,029 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Revere 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 Revere, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Revere
Life in Revere
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Revere?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,316 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $597,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Revere, MA?
Renting in Revere costs a median of about $2,829 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Revere?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $113,160 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Revere cheap or expensive?
Revere is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.2% of the typical household income of $93,796. It ranks 96th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Revere?
The median homeowner in Revere pays $5,605 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Revere 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 Revere?
The median home value in Revere is $597,400, about 6.4 times the typical yearly household income.
60,012 people live in Revere. Numbers are typical (middle) values.