Clinton, MA vs East Dennis, MA

Clinton is moderately more affordable than East Dennis, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 105 compared to 113 for East Dennis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Dennis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clinton is $1,386/month compared to $721/month in East Dennis — a 92% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while East Dennis has cheaper rent, Clinton actually has lower median home values ($328,600 vs $658,500).

Median household income in Clinton is $78,909 compared to $100,504 in East Dennis (-21.5%). While East Dennis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clinton spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 8.6% in East Dennis.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.9°F vs 51.5°F). East Dennis receives more rainfall at 44.7" per year compared to 43.4" in Clinton.