Bellingham, MA vs South Yarmouth, MA

Bellingham, MA and South Yarmouth, MA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.8% difference in their overall index. Bellingham scores 131 while South Yarmouth scores 126 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellingham is $1,995/month compared to $1,665/month in South Yarmouth — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Yarmouth has cheaper rent, Bellingham actually has lower median home values ($385,300 vs $465,100).

Median household income in Bellingham is $88,731 compared to $79,638 in South Yarmouth (+11.4%). While Bellingham 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 25.1% in South Yarmouth.

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