Cost of living in Dukes County, MA
Population 20,751 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Dukes County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in Dukes County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Dukes County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Dukes County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Dukes County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Dukes County
State and local tax rates for Massachusetts.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Dukes County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Dukes County
What it costs to live in Dukes County each month.
- Rent $773
- Energy $246
- Water $55
- Groceries $385
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $673
- State tax $213
- Rent $1,379
- Energy $295
- Water $65
- Groceries $638
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $1,345
- State tax $426
- Rent $2,321
- Energy $369
- Water $75
- Groceries $968
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $1,345
- State tax $426
Frequently asked questions about Dukes County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Dukes County?
In Dukes County, MA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $773 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,379 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,321 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Dukes County?
In Dukes County, MA, the average household income is $102,348 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $51,173 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Dukes County?
The estimated cost of living in Dukes County, MA is approximately $3,075 per month for a single person, $5,362 for a couple, $8,504 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Dukes County?
The combined sales tax rate in Dukes County, MA is 6.25%, which includes the Massachusetts state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Dukes County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Dukes County, MA would need approximately $3,075 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $102,348 per year ($8,529 per month). Dukes County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Dukes County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dukes County, MA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Dukes County?
The average home value in Dukes County, MA is $1,104,100, with average annual property taxes of $5,503, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Dukes County compare to other areas?
You can compare Dukes County, MA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Dukes County is in the Vineyard Haven, MA metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP