Falmouth, MA vs Middleborough Center, MA

Middleborough Center is moderately more affordable than Falmouth, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Falmouth scores 134 compared to 121 for Middleborough Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Falmouth 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 $1,705/month in Middleborough Center — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Falmouth has cheaper rent, Middleborough Center actually has lower median home values ($372,400 vs $745,900).

Median household income in Falmouth is $68,267 compared to $79,520 in Middleborough Center (-14.2%). Middleborough Center offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Falmouth spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Middleborough Center.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 50.4°F). Middleborough Center receives more rainfall at 47.6" per year compared to 42.1" in Falmouth.