Gloucester, MA vs Holbrook, MA

Holbrook is moderately more affordable than Gloucester, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Gloucester scores 129 compared to 121 for Holbrook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gloucester can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gloucester is $1,395/month compared to $1,522/month in Holbrook — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gloucester has cheaper rent, Holbrook actually has lower median home values ($436,500 vs $587,800).

Median household income in Gloucester is $87,898 compared to $107,768 in Holbrook (-18.4%). Holbrook offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gloucester spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Holbrook.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 49.7°F). Holbrook receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 44.9" in Gloucester.