Andover, MA vs Raynham Center, MA

Raynham Center is moderately more affordable than Andover, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Andover scores 141 compared to 130 for Raynham Center, 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 $1,738/month in Raynham Center — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Andover has cheaper rent, Raynham Center actually has lower median home values ($510,800 vs $719,900).

Median household income in Andover is $127,054 compared to $120,913 in Raynham Center (+5.1%). The higher salaries in Andover partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Andover spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Raynham Center.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 50.4°F). Raynham Center receives more rainfall at 47.6" per year compared to 40.9" in Andover.