What does coffee cost in Massachusetts?
Based on 15 menu prices for a 12oz latte at independent coffee shops across Massachusetts, collected by Fresh Cup in Fall 2026.
Median price at independent shops, at each drink’s standard size. Red is higher than the national median; green is lower. A faded drink has fewer than 5 prices, a small sample.
A 12oz latte typically costs $4.75 here, 5.0% lower than the national median ($5.00).
15 prices, from $3.95 to $6.25. The median is $4.75.
| Metro | Prices | 12oz latte |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 10 | $4.88 |
Is coffee expensive in Massachusetts?
It’s 5.0% lower than the national median. The typical 12oz latte at an independent shop costs $4.75 in Massachusetts and $5.00 nationally.
Is coffee more expensive in Massachusetts or New York?
Massachusetts is 13.6% less expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $4.75 in Massachusetts and $5.50 in New York, a $0.75 difference.
Is coffee more expensive in Massachusetts or California?
Massachusetts is 16.5% less expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $4.75 in Massachusetts and $5.69 in California, a $0.94 difference.
Is coffee more expensive in Massachusetts or Texas?
Massachusetts is 9.5% less expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $4.75 in Massachusetts and $5.25 in Texas, a $0.50 difference.
Is coffee more expensive in Massachusetts or Florida?
Massachusetts is 5.0% less expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $4.75 in Massachusetts and $5.00 in Florida, a $0.25 difference.
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