Barnstable Town, MA vs Newburyport, MA

Barnstable Town is moderately more affordable than Newburyport, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Barnstable Town scores 136 compared to 149 for Newburyport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newburyport 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 $1,511/month in Newburyport — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newburyport has cheaper rent, Barnstable Town actually has lower median home values ($559,200 vs $792,400).

Median household income in Barnstable Town is $97,348 compared to $144,259 in Newburyport (-32.5%). While Newburyport 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, more than the 12.6% in Newburyport.

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 Newburyport.