Amesbury Town, MA vs Beverly, MA

Amesbury Town is moderately more affordable than Beverly, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Amesbury Town scores 125 compared to 141 for Beverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beverly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Amesbury Town is $1,573/month compared to $1,683/month in Beverly — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Amesbury Town is more affordable at $475,400 median vs $621,900.

Median household income in Amesbury Town is $100,599 compared to $103,739 in Beverly (-3%). Beverly does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Amesbury Town spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Beverly.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 49.9°F). Beverly receives more rainfall at 44.9" per year compared to 40.9" in Amesbury Town.