Bellingham, MA vs Holbrook, MA

Holbrook is moderately more affordable than Bellingham, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Bellingham scores 131 compared to 121 for Holbrook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellingham 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 $1,522/month in Holbrook — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Holbrook has cheaper rent, Bellingham actually has lower median home values ($385,300 vs $436,500).

Median household income in Bellingham is $88,731 compared to $107,768 in Holbrook (-17.7%). Holbrook offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellingham spend roughly 27% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Holbrook.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 49.7°F). Holbrook receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 43.9" in Bellingham.