East Falmouth, MA vs Topsfield, MA

Topsfield is moderately more affordable than East Falmouth, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. East Falmouth scores 140 compared to 130 for Topsfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Falmouth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Falmouth is $1,884/month compared to $866/month in Topsfield — a 118% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Topsfield has cheaper rent, East Falmouth actually has lower median home values ($554,200 vs $793,300).

Median household income in East Falmouth is $69,121 compared to $169,468 in Topsfield (-59.2%). Topsfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of East Falmouth spend roughly 32.7% of their income on rent, more than the 6.1% in Topsfield. The Topsfield ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 49.9°F). Topsfield receives more rainfall at 44.9" per year compared to 42.1" in East Falmouth.