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Chatham, Massachusetts retirement guide

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Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Chatham: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,85758
Healthcare
Poor25
Safety
2.6 / 5 · Caution29
Climate
3.5 / 5 · Very Good42
Chatham Lighthouse - Chatham, Massachusetts, USA

Is Chatham a good place to retire?

Chatham can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.4 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,889

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,870

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Housing
$1,488
Utilities
$94
Food
$519
Transportation
$769

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,200

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$1,459

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Poor

Hospitals Nearby

city

0

Primary Care Access

city

Poor

Pharmacy Convenience

city

Poor

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit2.1 / 5 · Moderate

Safety

estimated

2.6 / 5 · Caution

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

4.6 / 5 · Excellent

Winter Comfort

estimated

2.6 / 5 · Good

Air Quality

estimated

4 / 5 · Very Good

Walkability

city

2.5 / 5 · Good

Age 50+

city

67.5% · Older-skewed community

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation