Ipswich, MA vs West Falmouth, MA

Ipswich is moderately more affordable than West Falmouth, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Ipswich scores 130 compared to 151 for West Falmouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Falmouth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ipswich is $1,456/month compared to $1,756/month in West Falmouth — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ipswich is more affordable at $570,500 median vs $734,000.

Median household income in Ipswich is $92,969 compared to $115,735 in West Falmouth (-19.7%). While West Falmouth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ipswich spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in West Falmouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 50.2°F). Ipswich receives more rainfall at 44.9" per year compared to 42.1" in West Falmouth.