Brockton, MA vs Marlborough, MA

Brockton is moderately more affordable than Marlborough, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Brockton scores 119 compared to 131 for Marlborough, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marlborough can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brockton is $1,545/month compared to $1,721/month in Marlborough — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brockton is more affordable at $405,500 median vs $485,400.

Median household income in Brockton is $77,089 compared to $95,047 in Marlborough (-18.9%). While Marlborough is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brockton spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in Marlborough.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 50.5°F). Brockton receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 42.6" in Marlborough.