Marlborough, MA vs Quincy, MA

Marlborough is moderately more affordable than Quincy, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Marlborough scores 131 compared to 148 for Quincy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Quincy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marlborough is $1,721/month compared to $1,998/month in Quincy — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marlborough is more affordable at $485,400 median vs $598,100.

Median household income in Marlborough is $95,047 compared to $95,711 in Quincy (-0.7%). Quincy does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Marlborough spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Quincy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.5°F vs 49.7°F). Quincy receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 42.6" in Marlborough.