Fall River, MA vs Holyoke, MA

Holyoke is moderately more affordable than Fall River, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Fall River scores 98 compared to 86 for Holyoke, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fall River can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fall River is $1,086/month compared to $1,016/month in Holyoke — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Holyoke is more affordable at $255,300 median vs $357,800.

Median household income in Fall River is $53,933 compared to $51,892 in Holyoke (+3.9%). Fall River 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 Fall River spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 23.5% in Holyoke.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.4°F vs 49.4°F). Fall River receives more rainfall at 45.9" per year compared to 45.2" in Holyoke.