Bellingham, MA vs West Falmouth, MA

Bellingham is moderately more affordable than West Falmouth, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Bellingham scores 131 compared to 151 for West Falmouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Falmouth 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 $1,756/month in West Falmouth — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Falmouth has cheaper rent, Bellingham actually has lower median home values ($385,300 vs $734,000).

Median household income in Bellingham is $88,731 compared to $115,735 in West Falmouth (-23.3%). While West Falmouth 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 18.2% in West Falmouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 50.2°F). Bellingham receives more rainfall at 43.9" per year compared to 42.1" in West Falmouth.