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Nantucket, MA

Cost of living in Nantucket County, MA

Estimated monthly cost
$4,392/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 14,299 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,768 40%
Federal tax $936 21%
Healthcare $480 11%
Groceries $385 9%
State tax $272 6%
Transport $250 6%
Energy $246 6%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Nantucket County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
n/a
per month
1 bedroom
$1,768
per month
2 bedroom
$2,422
per month
3 bedroom
$3,132
per month
4 bedroom
$3,256
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Nantucket County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$119,750
per year
Individual earnings
$65,397
per year
Per capita
$72,733
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Nantucket County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$1,387,000
Annual property tax
$2,985

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Nantucket County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$172
per month · 28.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$74
per month
Annual total
$2,952
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Nantucket County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.5%

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 Nantucket County

State and local tax rates for Massachusetts.

State income tax
5.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
6.3%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Nantucket County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
15.2 min
Drive alone
69.9%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
11.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Nantucket County

What it costs to live in Nantucket County each month.

Single person
$4,392
per month
  • Rent $1,768
  • Energy $246
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $385
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $936
  • State tax $272
Couple
$6,763
per month
  • Rent $2,422
  • Energy $295
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $638
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,630
  • State tax $499
Family
$9,673
per month
  • Rent $3,132
  • Energy $369
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $968
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,630
  • State tax $499

Frequently asked questions about Nantucket County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Nantucket County?

In Nantucket County, MA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,768 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,422 per month, a three-bedroom averages $3,132 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Nantucket County?

In Nantucket County, MA, the average household income is $119,750 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $65,397 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Nantucket County?

The estimated cost of living in Nantucket County, MA is approximately $4,392 per month for a single person, $6,763 for a couple, $9,673 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Nantucket County?

The combined sales tax rate in Nantucket County, MA is 6.25%, which includes the Massachusetts state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Nantucket County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Nantucket County, MA would need approximately $4,392 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $119,750 per year ($9,979 per month). Nantucket County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Nantucket County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Nantucket County, MA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Nantucket County?

The average home value in Nantucket County, MA is $1,387,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,985, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Nantucket County compare to other areas?

You can compare Nantucket County, MA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Nantucket County is in the Nantucket, 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
Methodology All data sources