Bellingham, MA vs Dennis, MA

Bellingham is moderately more affordable than Dennis, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Bellingham scores 131 compared to 153 for Dennis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dennis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellingham is $1,995/month compared to $1,542/month in Dennis — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dennis has cheaper rent, Bellingham actually has lower median home values ($385,300 vs $835,300).

Median household income in Bellingham is $88,731 compared to $127,292 in Dennis (-30.3%). While Dennis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellingham spend roughly 27% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Dennis.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 51.5°F). Dennis receives more rainfall at 44.7" per year compared to 43.9" in Bellingham.