Leominster, MA vs Longmeadow, MA

Leominster is moderately more affordable than Longmeadow, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Leominster scores 103 compared to 119 for Longmeadow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Longmeadow can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Leominster is $1,282/month compared to $1,650/month in Longmeadow — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Leominster is more affordable at $345,000 median vs $425,800.

Median household income in Leominster is $81,556 compared to $144,639 in Longmeadow (-43.6%). While Longmeadow is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Leominster spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Longmeadow.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.9°F vs 51°F). Longmeadow receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 43.4" in Leominster.