Cochituate, MA vs Newburyport, MA

Newburyport is moderately more affordable than Cochituate, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Cochituate scores 161 compared to 149 for Newburyport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cochituate can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cochituate is $1,705/month compared to $1,511/month in Newburyport — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newburyport is more affordable at $792,400 median vs $862,000.

Median household income in Cochituate is $190,938 compared to $144,259 in Newburyport (+32.4%). While Cochituate is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cochituate spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, less than the 12.6% in Newburyport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.5°F vs 50.1°F). Cochituate receives more rainfall at 42.6" per year compared to 40.9" in Newburyport.