Cost of Living in Shirley
The biggest cost-of-living factor in Shirley, Massachusetts is housing. The median home is priced around $460K, or about $296 per square foot.
With 20% down on a median-priced home, the estimated monthly mortgage payment (principal and interest) is about $2,387, plus roughly $497 per month in property taxes. Rates and down payment change this figure significantly.
Shirley's FY2025 residential property tax rate is $12.97 per $1,000 of assessed value. Combined with home prices, that gives a clear picture of the monthly cost of owning in Shirley.