East Dennis, MA vs Mansfield Center, MA

East Dennis is moderately more affordable than Mansfield Center, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. East Dennis scores 113 compared to 121 for Mansfield Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mansfield Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Dennis is $721/month compared to $1,601/month in Mansfield Center — a 55% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while East Dennis has cheaper rent, Mansfield Center actually has lower median home values ($449,200 vs $658,500).

Median household income in East Dennis is $100,504 compared to $101,546 in Mansfield Center (-1%). Mansfield Center does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of East Dennis spend roughly 8.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Mansfield Center.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.5°F vs 52°F). East Dennis receives more rainfall at 44.7" per year compared to 43.9" in Mansfield Center.