Andover, MA vs North Pembroke, MA

Andover is moderately more affordable than North Pembroke, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Andover scores 141 compared to 161 for North Pembroke, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Pembroke 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 $2,620/month in North Pembroke — a 46% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Andover has cheaper rent, North Pembroke actually has lower median home values ($521,400 vs $719,900).

Median household income in Andover is $127,054 compared to $177,703 in North Pembroke (-28.5%). While North Pembroke 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 17.7% in North Pembroke.

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