Amesbury Town, MA vs Walpole, MA

Amesbury Town is moderately more affordable than Walpole, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Amesbury Town scores 125 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 Amesbury Town is $1,573/month compared to $1,952/month in Walpole — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Amesbury Town is more affordable at $475,400 median vs $572,000.

Median household income in Amesbury Town is $100,599 compared to $132,411 in Walpole (-24%). While Walpole is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Amesbury Town spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Walpole.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 52°F). Walpole receives more rainfall at 43.9" per year compared to 40.9" in Amesbury Town.