Greenfield, MA vs Leominster, MA

Greenfield is moderately more affordable than Leominster, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Greenfield scores 91 compared to 103 for Leominster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leominster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenfield is $1,097/month compared to $1,282/month in Leominster — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenfield is more affordable at $252,000 median vs $345,000.

Median household income in Greenfield is $53,961 compared to $81,556 in Leominster (-33.8%). While Leominster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenfield spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Leominster.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 48.9°F). Leominster receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 42.2" in Greenfield.