Brewster, MA vs Rockport, MA

Brewster is moderately more affordable than Rockport, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Brewster scores 135 compared to 152 for Rockport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rockport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brewster is $1,316/month compared to $1,848/month in Rockport — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brewster has cheaper rent, Rockport actually has lower median home values ($694,300 vs $702,000).

Median household income in Brewster is $75,481 compared to $86,250 in Rockport (-12.5%). While Rockport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brewster spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Rockport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.9°F vs 49.9°F). Brewster receives more rainfall at 45.2" per year compared to 44.9" in Rockport.