Dennis Port, MA vs Whitinsville, MA

Whitinsville is moderately more affordable than Dennis Port, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Dennis Port scores 120 compared to 111 for Whitinsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dennis Port can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dennis Port is $1,524/month compared to $1,271/month in Whitinsville — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Whitinsville is more affordable at $440,100 median vs $450,500.

Median household income in Dennis Port is $61,974 compared to $93,504 in Whitinsville (-33.7%). Whitinsville 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 Port spend roughly 29.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Whitinsville.

Climate-wise, Dennis Port is notably warmer with an average of 51.5°F compared to 48.1°F in Whitinsville. Whitinsville receives more rainfall at 48.3" per year compared to 44.7" in Dennis Port.