The Tax Rate Reality Check: How Property Taxes Change Your Total Cost

Property tax analysis: Tax rates range from $8.11/$1,000 (lowest) to $19.50/$1,000 (highest) across Greater Boston. On a $1M home, that's $8,110-$19,500 annually. Over 30 years, the difference is $243,300-$585,000. Highest tax towns: Boston ($19.50), Cambridge ($18.50), Somerville ($17.50). Lowest tax towns: Dover ($8.11), Sherborn ($8.50), Weston ($9.20). Factor tax burden into total cost calculations.