Easthampton Town, MA vs Westfield, MA

Westfield is moderately more affordable than Easthampton Town, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Easthampton Town scores 100 compared to 91 for Westfield, 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 $1,064/month in Westfield — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westfield is more affordable at $295,500 median vs $343,800.

Median household income in Easthampton Town is $72,925 compared to $82,847 in Westfield (-12%). Westfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Easthampton Town spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Westfield.

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