Bridgewater Town, MA vs Maynard, MA

Maynard is moderately more affordable than Bridgewater Town, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Bridgewater Town scores 140 compared to 130 for Maynard, 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 $1,678/month in Maynard — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Maynard is more affordable at $494,200 median vs $500,600.

Median household income in Bridgewater Town is $112,482 compared to $119,549 in Maynard (-5.9%). Maynard offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bridgewater Town spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Maynard.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.4°F vs 50.5°F). Bridgewater Town receives more rainfall at 47.6" per year compared to 42.6" in Maynard.