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Most Affordable Cities in Massachusetts (2026)
Most affordable cities in Massachusetts by rent-to-income ratio.
Minimum population: 25,000
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| #↑ | City | Population | Score | Med. Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | NewtonMA | 88,453 | 74 | $176,373 |
| 🥈 | 100,620 | 62 | $54,604 | |
| 🥉 | BrocktonMA | 104,713 | 61 | $74,016 |
| 4 | 93,638 | 61 | $52,734 | |
| 5 | 80,464 | 61 | $120,778 | |
| 6 | LowellMA | 114,737 | 60 | $73,008 |
| 7 | 204,191 | 58 | $63,011 | |
| 8 | QuincyMA | 100,981 | 58 | $90,668 |
| 9 | 117,962 | 57 | $121,539 | |
| 10 | LynnMA | 100,653 | 57 | $70,046 |
| 11 | BostonMA | 665,945 | 56 | $89,212 |
| 12 | 155,305 | 56 | $47,677 | |
| 13 | LawrenceMA | 88,067 | 44 | $53,977 |
About This Ranking
Most affordable cities in Massachusetts by rent-to-income ratio.
Calculated using Top City Reports's proprietary scoring methodology.
Cities must have a population of at least 25,000.