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Cost of living in Norfolk County, MA

Part of the Boston Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,483/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 724,540 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,806 40%
Federal tax $981 22%
Healthcare $480 11%
Groceries $385 9%
State tax $280 6%
Transport $250 6%
Energy $246 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Norfolk County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,540
per month
1 bedroom
$1,806
per month
2 bedroom
$2,236
per month
3 bedroom
$2,466
per month
4 bedroom
$2,789
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Norfolk County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$126,497
per year
Individual earnings
$67,233
per year
Per capita
$69,508
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Norfolk County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$649,400
Annual property tax
$7,081

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Norfolk 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 Norfolk County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
1.9%

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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
32.9 min
Drive alone
59.0%
Public transit
9.5%
Work from home
20.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Norfolk County

What it costs to live in Norfolk County each month.

Single person
$4,483
per month
  • Rent $1,806
  • Energy $246
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $385
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $981
  • State tax $280
Couple
$6,741
per month
  • Rent $2,236
  • Energy $295
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $638
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,766
  • State tax $527
Family
$9,171
per month
  • Rent $2,466
  • Energy $369
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $968
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,766
  • State tax $527

Frequently asked questions about Norfolk County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Norfolk County?

In Norfolk County, MA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,806 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,236 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,466 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Norfolk County?

In Norfolk County, MA, the average household income is $126,497 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $67,233 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Norfolk County?

The estimated cost of living in Norfolk County, MA is approximately $4,483 per month for a single person, $6,741 for a couple, $9,171 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Norfolk County?

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

Is Norfolk County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Norfolk County, MA would need approximately $4,483 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $126,497 per year ($10,541 per month). Norfolk County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Norfolk County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Norfolk County, MA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 1.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Norfolk County?

The average home value in Norfolk County, MA is $649,400, with average annual property taxes of $7,081, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Norfolk County compare to other areas?

You can compare Norfolk County, MA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Norfolk County is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 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