Harwich Port, MA vs Walpole, MA

Harwich Port is moderately more affordable than Walpole, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Harwich Port scores 127 compared to 145 for Walpole, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walpole can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harwich Port is $1,174/month compared to $1,952/month in Walpole — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Harwich Port has cheaper rent, Walpole actually has lower median home values ($572,000 vs $654,900).

Median household income in Harwich Port is $64,813 compared to $132,411 in Walpole (-51.1%). While Walpole is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Harwich Port spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Walpole.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.9°F vs 52°F). Harwich Port receives more rainfall at 45.2" per year compared to 43.9" in Walpole.