Gardner, MA vs Taunton, MA

Gardner is moderately more affordable than Taunton, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Gardner scores 91 compared to 106 for Taunton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Taunton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gardner is $1,071/month compared to $1,269/month in Taunton — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gardner is more affordable at $271,300 median vs $388,200.

Median household income in Gardner is $62,948 compared to $79,715 in Taunton (-21%). While Taunton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gardner spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Taunton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.9°F vs 50.4°F). Taunton receives more rainfall at 47.6" per year compared to 43.4" in Gardner.