Barnstable Town, MA vs Brockton, MA

Brockton is moderately more affordable than Barnstable Town, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Barnstable Town scores 136 compared to 119 for Brockton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Barnstable Town can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barnstable Town is $1,751/month compared to $1,545/month in Brockton — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brockton is more affordable at $405,500 median vs $559,200.

Median household income in Barnstable Town is $97,348 compared to $77,089 in Brockton (+26.3%). While Barnstable Town is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnstable Town spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, less than the 24.1% in Brockton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.5°F vs 49.7°F). Brockton receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 44.7" in Barnstable Town.