Hatfield, MA vs Turners Falls, MA

Turners Falls is moderately more affordable than Hatfield, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Hatfield scores 99 compared to 91 for Turners Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hatfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hatfield is $846/month compared to $1,133/month in Turners Falls — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hatfield has cheaper rent, Turners Falls actually has lower median home values ($235,500 vs $460,300).

Median household income in Hatfield is $109,625 compared to $56,729 in Turners Falls (+93.2%). While Hatfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hatfield spend roughly 9.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Turners Falls.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 48.3°F). Hatfield receives more rainfall at 45.2" per year compared to 42.2" in Turners Falls.