Cost of Living in Barnstable Town, MA
Barnstable Town, MA — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
98.4
U.S. average = 100 · #104 of 387
Median wage
$56,360
all jobs · $3,739/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$1,846
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Barnstable Town, MA to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Barnstable Town, MA vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.4 | −1.6% |
| Housing | 90.0 | −10.0% |
| Goods | 97.0 | −3.0% |
| Utilities | 158.4 | +58.4% |
| Other services | 101.2 | +1.2% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Barnstable Town, MA
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,834 | $73,360/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,846 | $73,840/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,422 | $96,880/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,985 | $119,400/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,428 | $137,120/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Barnstable Town, MA
Your take-home pay
$44,867
per year · effective tax rate 20.4%
$3,739Monthly
$1,869Twice a month
$1,726Every 2 weeks
$21.57Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,583
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,494
- Medicare (1.45%)$817
- Massachusetts income tax$2,598
- Take-home pay$44,867
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Barnstable Town, MA
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Barnstable Town, MA expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Barnstable Town, MA metro area are 98.4% of the U.S. average, with housing at 90.0%. It is the #104 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Barnstable Town, MA?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $59,011 in Barnstable Town, MA (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $56,360.
How much is rent in Barnstable Town, MA?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Barnstable Town, MA are $1,834 for a studio, $1,846 for one bedroom, $2,422 for two bedrooms and $2,985 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Barnstable Town, MA
Management Occupations
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $126,920
- General and Operations Manager — $100,590
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Accountant and Auditor — $96,110
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $79,150
Community and Social Service Occupations
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $101,120
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $100,320
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $99,600
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $36,710
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $103,380
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $48,520
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $42,520
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $80,210
- Firefighter — $74,870
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $50,860
- Cooks, Restaurant — $46,930
- Bartender — $43,530
- Food Preparation Worker — $38,660
- Waiter and Waitress — $38,380
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $37,980
- Dishwasher — $37,030
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $36,100
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $34,870
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $49,010
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $44,820
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $38,750
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $80,930
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $65,090
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $53,890
- Retail Salesperson — $36,790
- Cashier — $36,640
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $71,390
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $60,680
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $55,040
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $51,940
- Office Clerks, General — $49,700
- Customer Service Representative — $47,880
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $45,820
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — $37,850
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $82,370
- Electrician — $78,570
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $76,270
- Carpenter — $70,580
- Construction Laborer — $60,040
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $73,330
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $57,610
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $62,740
- Light Truck Driver — $49,480
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $46,860
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur — $41,700
- Stocker and Order Filler — $38,100