Bridgewater Town, MA vs Haverhill, MA

Haverhill is moderately more affordable than Bridgewater Town, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Bridgewater Town scores 140 compared to 123 for Haverhill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bridgewater Town can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bridgewater Town is $1,976/month compared to $1,620/month in Haverhill — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Haverhill is more affordable at $426,900 median vs $500,600.

Median household income in Bridgewater Town is $112,482 compared to $87,675 in Haverhill (+28.3%). While Bridgewater Town is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bridgewater Town spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Haverhill.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.4°F vs 50.1°F). Bridgewater Town receives more rainfall at 47.6" per year compared to 40.9" in Haverhill.