Abington, MA vs West Yarmouth, MA

West Yarmouth is moderately more affordable than Abington, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Abington scores 128 compared to 121 for West Yarmouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Abington 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 $1,514/month in West Yarmouth — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Yarmouth is more affordable at $456,800 median vs $516,300.

Median household income in Abington is $119,787 compared to $63,859 in West Yarmouth (+87.6%). While Abington 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, less than the 28.5% in West Yarmouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 51.5°F). Abington receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 44.7" in West Yarmouth.