Barnstable Town, MA vs Quincy, MA

Barnstable Town is moderately more affordable than Quincy, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Barnstable Town scores 136 compared to 148 for Quincy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Quincy 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 $1,998/month in Quincy — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barnstable Town is more affordable at $559,200 median vs $598,100.

Median household income in Barnstable Town is $97,348 compared to $95,711 in Quincy (+1.7%). Barnstable Town offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnstable Town spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Quincy.

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