salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (76.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,880 a year. That is $31 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 29 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Yarmouth?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Yarmouth
| Size | West Yarmouth | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,251 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,732 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,216 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West 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 West Yarmouth, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Yarmouth
Life in West Yarmouth
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Yarmouth?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,810 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $494,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $49,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Yarmouth, MA?
Renting in West Yarmouth costs a median of about $1,622 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in West Yarmouth?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,880 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Yarmouth cheap or expensive?
West Yarmouth is rated OK: rent takes 27.4% of the typical household income of $71,010. It ranks 29th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Yarmouth?
The median homeowner in West Yarmouth pays $3,527 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.
Is West 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 West Yarmouth?
The median home value in West Yarmouth is $494,600, about 7.0 times the typical yearly household income.
6,194 people live in West Yarmouth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.