Devens, MA vs Raynham Center, MA

Devens is moderately more affordable than Raynham Center, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Devens scores 123 compared to 130 for Raynham Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Raynham Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Devens is $1,628/month compared to $1,738/month in Raynham Center — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Devens is more affordable at $464,000 median vs $510,800.

Median household income in Devens is $113,125 compared to $120,913 in Raynham Center (-6.4%). While Raynham Center is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Devens spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Raynham Center.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.9°F vs 50.4°F). Raynham Center receives more rainfall at 47.6" per year compared to 43.4" in Devens.