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Brookline, MA Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$150/mo
$80/mo
$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1800/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2800/mo |
| Median Home Price | $640,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.23% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Brookline is highly competitive, with a mix of historic homes and new construction. The town has a strong demand for housing, driven by its excellent schools and proximity to Boston. As a result, prices tend to be higher than in surrounding communities.
Cost of Living
146
+46% above national average
120
110
105
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6.25% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.23% |
| <p>State 6.25% + No County tax + No City tax</p> | |
Massachusetts has a flat state income tax rate of 5.2%
Family & Relocation
40
8.5/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Brookline has a well-developed public transportation system, including the MBTA Green Line, with stroller-friendly stations and buses
- Larz Anderson Park
- Brookline Reservoir
- Museum of Science
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📰 Live Local News
Brookline has regulations in place to promote affordable housing, including inclusionary zoning and rent control
Financial Tools
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- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Brookline — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Brookline tend to be higher in the winter months due to heating, with average bills increasing by 20-30% from December to February. In the summer, costs are lower, but may still be higher than in other parts of the country due to the town's high cost of living.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 02446 has a property tax millage rate of 1.23, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
8/10, with wide sidewalks, plenty of parks and playgrounds, and elevator access at most transit stations, but some areas have limited stroller-friendly infrastructure
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