Clinton, MA vs Hopkinton, MA

Clinton is moderately more affordable than Hopkinton, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 105 compared to 120 for Hopkinton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hopkinton 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 $1,053/month in Hopkinton — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hopkinton has cheaper rent, Clinton actually has lower median home values ($328,600 vs $601,900).

Median household income in Clinton is $78,909 compared to $173,750 in Hopkinton (-54.6%). While Hopkinton 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 7.3% in Hopkinton.

Climate-wise, Hopkinton is notably warmer with an average of 52°F compared to 48.9°F in Clinton. Hopkinton receives more rainfall at 43.9" per year compared to 43.4" in Clinton.