salaryRent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (80.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,800 a year. That is $27 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 20 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Yarmouth?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Yarmouth
| Size | South Yarmouth | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,739 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,964 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,701 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Yarmouth 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 South Yarmouth, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Yarmouth
Life in South Yarmouth
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Yarmouth?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,339 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $541,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Yarmouth, MA?
Renting in South Yarmouth costs a median of about $1,420 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in South Yarmouth?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,800 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Yarmouth cheap or expensive?
South Yarmouth is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.2% of the typical household income of $88,640. It ranks 20th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Yarmouth?
The median homeowner in South Yarmouth pays $3,766 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.
Is South Yarmouth 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 South Yarmouth?
The median home value in South Yarmouth is $541,700, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
11,552 people live in South Yarmouth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.