Andover, MA vs Wilmington, MA

Andover is moderately more affordable than Wilmington, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Andover scores 141 compared to 165 for Wilmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmington 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 $2,412/month in Wilmington — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Andover has cheaper rent, Wilmington actually has lower median home values ($646,200 vs $719,900).

Median household income in Andover is $127,054 compared to $161,473 in Wilmington (-21.3%). While Wilmington 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 17.9% in Wilmington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 50.5°F). Wilmington receives more rainfall at 42.6" per year compared to 40.9" in Andover.