Andover, MA vs Rockport, MA

Andover is moderately more affordable than Rockport, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Andover scores 141 compared to 152 for Rockport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rockport 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 $1,848/month in Rockport — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Andover has cheaper rent, Rockport actually has lower median home values ($694,300 vs $719,900).

Median household income in Andover is $127,054 compared to $86,250 in Rockport (+47.3%). 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 25.7% in Rockport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 49.9°F). Rockport receives more rainfall at 44.9" per year compared to 40.9" in Andover.