East Harwich, MA vs North Eastham, MA

North Eastham is moderately more affordable than East Harwich, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. East Harwich scores 152 compared to 140 for North Eastham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Harwich can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Harwich is $2,213/month compared to $1,653/month in North Eastham — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while North Eastham has cheaper rent, East Harwich actually has lower median home values ($585,400 vs $641,200).

Median household income in East Harwich is $108,157 compared to $80,375 in North Eastham (+34.6%). While East Harwich is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Harwich spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in North Eastham.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.9°F vs 50.9°F). North Eastham receives more rainfall at 45.2" per year compared to 45.2" in East Harwich.