Foxborough, MA vs Newburyport, MA

Foxborough is moderately more affordable than Newburyport, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Foxborough scores 130 compared to 149 for Newburyport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newburyport 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 $1,511/month in Newburyport — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newburyport has cheaper rent, Foxborough actually has lower median home values ($523,200 vs $792,400).

Median household income in Foxborough is $83,162 compared to $144,259 in Newburyport (-42.4%). While Newburyport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Foxborough spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Newburyport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 50.1°F). Foxborough receives more rainfall at 43.9" per year compared to 40.9" in Newburyport.