Hopkinton, MA vs Pinehurst, MA

Hopkinton is moderately more affordable than Pinehurst, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Hopkinton scores 120 compared to 140 for Pinehurst, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pinehurst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hopkinton is $1,053/month compared to $1,759/month in Pinehurst — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hopkinton has cheaper rent, Pinehurst actually has lower median home values ($585,600 vs $601,900).

Median household income in Hopkinton is $173,750 compared to $136,406 in Pinehurst (+27.4%). Hopkinton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hopkinton spend roughly 7.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in Pinehurst.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 50.5°F). Hopkinton receives more rainfall at 43.9" per year compared to 42.6" in Pinehurst.