Falmouth, MA vs South Yarmouth, MA

South Yarmouth is moderately more affordable than Falmouth, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Falmouth scores 134 compared to 126 for South Yarmouth, 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 $1,665/month in South Yarmouth — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Falmouth has cheaper rent, South Yarmouth actually has lower median home values ($465,100 vs $745,900).

Median household income in Falmouth is $68,267 compared to $79,638 in South Yarmouth (-14.3%). South Yarmouth 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 25.1% in South Yarmouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 51.5°F). South Yarmouth receives more rainfall at 44.7" per year compared to 42.1" in Falmouth.