Marshfield, MA vs West Falmouth, MA

Marshfield is moderately more affordable than West Falmouth, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Marshfield scores 134 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 Marshfield is $1,398/month compared to $1,756/month in West Falmouth — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marshfield is more affordable at $646,400 median vs $734,000.

Median household income in Marshfield is $99,537 compared to $115,735 in West Falmouth (-14%). 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 Marshfield spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in West Falmouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50°F vs 50.2°F). Marshfield receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 42.1" in West Falmouth.