Beverly, MA vs Quincy, MA

Beverly is moderately more affordable than Quincy, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Beverly scores 141 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 Beverly is $1,683/month compared to $1,998/month in Quincy — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beverly has cheaper rent, Quincy actually has lower median home values ($598,100 vs $621,900).

Median household income in Beverly is $103,739 compared to $95,711 in Quincy (+8.4%). Beverly offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beverly spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Quincy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 49.7°F). Quincy receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 44.9" in Beverly.