Marshfield, MA vs South Yarmouth, MA

South Yarmouth is moderately more affordable than Marshfield, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Marshfield scores 134 compared to 126 for South Yarmouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marshfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marshfield is $1,398/month compared to $1,665/month in South Yarmouth — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marshfield has cheaper rent, South Yarmouth actually has lower median home values ($465,100 vs $646,400).

Median household income in Marshfield is $99,537 compared to $79,638 in South Yarmouth (+25%). While Marshfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marshfield spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in South Yarmouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50°F vs 51.5°F). Marshfield receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 44.7" in South Yarmouth.