Andover, MA vs Falmouth, MA

Falmouth is moderately more affordable than Andover, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Andover scores 141 compared to 134 for Falmouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Andover 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 $1,175/month in Falmouth — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Falmouth has cheaper rent, Andover actually has lower median home values ($719,900 vs $745,900).

Median household income in Andover is $127,054 compared to $68,267 in Falmouth (+86.1%). While Andover is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Andover spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in Falmouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 50.2°F). Falmouth receives more rainfall at 42.1" per year compared to 40.9" in Andover.