Easthampton Town, MA vs Spencer, MA

Spencer is moderately more affordable than Easthampton Town, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Easthampton Town scores 100 compared to 92 for Spencer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Easthampton Town can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Easthampton Town is $1,192/month compared to $1,052/month in Spencer — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spencer is more affordable at $297,700 median vs $343,800.

Median household income in Easthampton Town is $72,925 compared to $59,618 in Spencer (+22.3%). While Easthampton Town is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Easthampton Town spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.2% in Spencer.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 48.1°F). Spencer receives more rainfall at 48.3" per year compared to 45.2" in Easthampton Town.