Cost of Living in Barnstable
The biggest cost-of-living factor in Barnstable, Massachusetts is housing. The median home is priced around $899K, or about $633 per square foot.
With 20% down on a median-priced home, the estimated monthly mortgage payment (principal and interest) is about $4,665, plus roughly $520 per month in property taxes. Rates and down payment change this figure significantly.
Barnstable's FY2025 residential property tax rate is $6.94 per $1,000 of assessed value. Combined with home prices, that gives a clear picture of the monthly cost of owning in Barnstable.