Andover, MA vs Marshfield, MA

Marshfield is moderately more affordable than Andover, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Andover scores 141 compared to 134 for Marshfield, 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 $1,398/month in Marshfield — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marshfield is more affordable at $646,400 median vs $719,900.

Median household income in Andover is $127,054 compared to $99,537 in Marshfield (+27.6%). 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 16.9% in Marshfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 50°F). Marshfield receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 40.9" in Andover.