Amesbury Town, MA vs Northborough, MA

Northborough is moderately more affordable than Amesbury Town, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Amesbury Town scores 125 compared to 118 for Northborough, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Amesbury Town 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 $1,219/month in Northborough — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Northborough has cheaper rent, Amesbury Town actually has lower median home values ($475,400 vs $553,700).

Median household income in Amesbury Town is $100,599 compared to $154,926 in Northborough (-35.1%). Northborough offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Amesbury Town spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 9.4% in Northborough.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 48.1°F). Northborough receives more rainfall at 48.3" per year compared to 40.9" in Amesbury Town.