Buzzards Bay, MA vs Whitinsville, MA

Whitinsville is moderately more affordable than Buzzards Bay, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Buzzards Bay scores 119 compared to 111 for Whitinsville, 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 $1,271/month in Whitinsville — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Whitinsville is more affordable at $440,100 median vs $453,500.

Median household income in Buzzards Bay is $95,847 compared to $93,504 in Whitinsville (+2.5%). Buzzards Bay does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Buzzards Bay spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Whitinsville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50°F vs 48.1°F). Whitinsville receives more rainfall at 48.3" per year compared to 48" in Buzzards Bay.