Hopkinton, MA vs Northborough, MA

Hopkinton, MA and Northborough, MA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.3% difference in their overall index. Hopkinton scores 120 while Northborough scores 118 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hopkinton is $1,053/month compared to $1,219/month in Northborough — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hopkinton has cheaper rent, Northborough actually has lower median home values ($553,700 vs $601,900).

Median household income in Hopkinton is $173,750 compared to $154,926 in Northborough (+12.2%). While Hopkinton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hopkinton spend roughly 7.3% of their income on rent, less than the 9.4% in Northborough.

Climate-wise, Hopkinton is notably warmer with an average of 52°F compared to 48.1°F in Northborough. Northborough receives more rainfall at 48.3" per year compared to 43.9" in Hopkinton.