Dedham, MA vs Framingham, MA

Framingham is moderately more affordable than Dedham, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Dedham scores 153 compared to 144 for Framingham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dedham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dedham is $2,058/month compared to $1,853/month in Framingham — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Framingham is more affordable at $600,600 median vs $630,400.

Median household income in Dedham is $124,375 compared to $98,179 in Framingham (+26.7%). While Dedham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dedham spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Framingham.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 50.5°F). Dedham receives more rainfall at 43.9" per year compared to 42.6" in Framingham.