Framingham, MA vs Gloucester, MA

Gloucester is moderately more affordable than Framingham, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Framingham scores 144 compared to 129 for Gloucester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Framingham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Framingham is $1,853/month compared to $1,395/month in Gloucester — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gloucester is more affordable at $587,800 median vs $600,600.

Median household income in Framingham is $98,179 compared to $87,898 in Gloucester (+11.7%). While Framingham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Framingham spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Gloucester.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.5°F vs 49.9°F). Gloucester receives more rainfall at 44.9" per year compared to 42.6" in Framingham.