Brockton, MA vs Taunton, MA

Taunton is moderately more affordable than Brockton, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Brockton scores 119 compared to 106 for Taunton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brockton 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 $1,269/month in Taunton — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taunton is more affordable at $388,200 median vs $405,500.

Median household income in Brockton is $77,089 compared to $79,715 in Taunton (-3.3%). Taunton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brockton spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Taunton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 50.4°F). Brockton receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 47.6" in Taunton.