Andover, MA vs Dedham, MA

Andover is moderately more affordable than Dedham, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Andover scores 141 compared to 153 for Dedham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dedham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Andover is $1,422/month compared to $2,058/month in Dedham — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Andover has cheaper rent, Dedham actually has lower median home values ($630,400 vs $719,900).

Median household income in Andover is $127,054 compared to $124,375 in Dedham (+2.2%). Andover offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Andover spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Dedham.

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