Attleboro, MA vs Somerset, MA

Somerset is moderately more affordable than Attleboro, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Attleboro scores 113 compared to 107 for Somerset, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Attleboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Attleboro is $1,446/month compared to $1,313/month in Somerset — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Somerset is more affordable at $389,400 median vs $409,100.

Median household income in Attleboro is $93,266 compared to $111,720 in Somerset (-16.5%). Somerset offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Attleboro spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Somerset.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.4°F vs 50.4°F). Attleboro receives more rainfall at 47.6" per year compared to 45.9" in Somerset.