Foxborough, MA vs Longmeadow, MA

Longmeadow is moderately more affordable than Foxborough, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Foxborough scores 130 compared to 119 for Longmeadow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Foxborough can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Foxborough is $1,591/month compared to $1,650/month in Longmeadow — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Foxborough has cheaper rent, Longmeadow actually has lower median home values ($425,800 vs $523,200).

Median household income in Foxborough is $83,162 compared to $144,639 in Longmeadow (-42.5%). Longmeadow offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Foxborough spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Longmeadow.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 51°F). Longmeadow receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 43.9" in Foxborough.