Buzzards Bay, MA vs Housatonic, MA

Housatonic is moderately more affordable than Buzzards Bay, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Buzzards Bay scores 119 compared to 106 for Housatonic, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buzzards Bay can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buzzards Bay is $1,465/month compared to $1,259/month in Housatonic — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Housatonic is more affordable at $429,200 median vs $453,500.

Median household income in Buzzards Bay is $95,847 compared to $86,920 in Housatonic (+10.3%). The higher salaries in Buzzards Bay partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Buzzards Bay spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Housatonic.

Climate-wise, Buzzards Bay is notably warmer with an average of 50°F compared to 46.1°F in Housatonic. Buzzards Bay receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 44.2" in Housatonic.