Abington, MA vs Walpole, MA

Abington is moderately more affordable than Walpole, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Abington scores 128 compared to 145 for Walpole, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walpole 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 $1,952/month in Walpole — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Abington is more affordable at $516,300 median vs $572,000.

Median household income in Abington is $119,787 compared to $132,411 in Walpole (-9.5%). The higher salaries in Walpole partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Abington spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Walpole.

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 Walpole.