Barnstable Town, MA vs Lowell, MA

Lowell is moderately more affordable than Barnstable Town, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Barnstable Town scores 136 compared to 120 for Lowell, 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 $1,603/month in Lowell — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lowell is more affordable at $395,100 median vs $559,200.

Median household income in Barnstable Town is $97,348 compared to $76,205 in Lowell (+27.7%). 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 25.2% in Lowell.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.5°F vs 50.1°F). Barnstable Town receives more rainfall at 44.7" per year compared to 40.9" in Lowell.