Abington, MA vs Medfield, MA

Abington is moderately more affordable than Medfield, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Abington scores 128 compared to 149 for Medfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Medfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Abington is $1,547/month compared to $1,667/month in Medfield — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Abington is more affordable at $516,300 median vs $734,200.

Median household income in Abington is $119,787 compared to $186,625 in Medfield (-35.8%). While Medfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Abington spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 10.7% in Medfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 52°F). Abington receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 43.9" in Medfield.