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Is Williamstown, MA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,57110% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$105,603about $8,800/month · 21% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$439,30032% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 11.7 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 75.4% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,840 a year. That is $30 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 26 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Williamstown
$1,571
Hingham
$1,326
Marshfield
$2,489
The Pinehills
$3,110
North Westport
$1,834
Bellingham
$2,217
Bliss Corner
$1,697

How much do households earn in Williamstown?

Under $25k
21.8%
$25k–50k
10.8%
$50k–100k
23.6%
$100k–150k
12.2%
$150k+
26.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 39.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Williamstown

SizeWilliamstownU.S. average
1 bedroom$777$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,828$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,596$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Williamstown overall?

Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
128
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
152
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Williamstown, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Williamstown

🏛️ Property tax$4,993a year · 1.14% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$133a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Williamstown

Commute to work11.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree75.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Williamstown?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,477 a month less.

Renting
$1,571
Owning
$3,048

Owning assumes a typical $439,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,930 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Williamstown, MA?

Renting in Williamstown costs a median of about $1,571 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.

How much do I need to make to live in Williamstown?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,840 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Williamstown cheap or expensive?

Williamstown is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.9% of the typical household income of $105,603. It ranks 26th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Williamstown?

The median homeowner in Williamstown pays $4,993 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.

Is Williamstown 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 Williamstown?

The median home value in Williamstown is $439,300, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.

5,070 people live in Williamstown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.