Gloucester, MA vs Hull, MA

Gloucester is moderately more affordable than Hull, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Gloucester scores 129 compared to 146 for Hull, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hull 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 $1,885/month in Hull — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gloucester is more affordable at $587,800 median vs $606,100.

Median household income in Gloucester is $87,898 compared to $127,112 in Hull (-30.8%). While Hull is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gloucester spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Hull.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 51.9°F). Gloucester receives more rainfall at 44.9" per year compared to 43.6" in Hull.