Dedham, MA vs Weymouth Town, MA

Weymouth Town is moderately more affordable than Dedham, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Dedham scores 153 compared to 137 for Weymouth Town, 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 $1,861/month in Weymouth Town — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Weymouth Town is more affordable at $516,200 median vs $630,400.

Median household income in Dedham is $124,375 compared to $100,077 in Weymouth Town (+24.3%). 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 22.3% in Weymouth Town.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 49.7°F). Weymouth Town receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 43.9" in Dedham.