Cochituate, MA vs Winthrop Town, MA

Winthrop Town is moderately more affordable than Cochituate, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Cochituate scores 161 compared to 146 for Winthrop Town, 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 $1,909/month in Winthrop Town — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cochituate has cheaper rent, Winthrop Town actually has lower median home values ($606,900 vs $862,000).

Median household income in Cochituate is $190,938 compared to $106,357 in Winthrop Town (+79.5%). 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 21.5% in Winthrop Town.