Dennis, MA vs The Pinehills, MA

Dennis is moderately more affordable than The Pinehills, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Dennis scores 153 compared to 175 for The Pinehills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of The Pinehills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dennis is $1,542/month compared to $2,689/month in The Pinehills — a 43% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dennis has cheaper rent, The Pinehills actually has lower median home values ($669,100 vs $835,300).

Median household income in Dennis is $127,292 compared to $121,792 in The Pinehills (+4.5%). Dennis offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dennis spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 26.5% in The Pinehills.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.5°F vs 50°F). The Pinehills receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 44.7" in Dennis.