Falmouth, MA vs Hull, MA

Falmouth is moderately more affordable than Hull, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Falmouth scores 134 compared to 146 for Hull, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hull can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Falmouth is $1,175/month compared to $1,885/month in Hull — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Falmouth has cheaper rent, Hull actually has lower median home values ($606,100 vs $745,900).

Median household income in Falmouth is $68,267 compared to $127,112 in Hull (-46.3%). While Hull is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Falmouth spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Hull.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 51.9°F). Hull receives more rainfall at 43.6" per year compared to 42.1" in Falmouth.