Medfield, MA vs West Dennis, MA

West Dennis is moderately more affordable than Medfield, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Medfield scores 149 compared to 134 for West Dennis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Medfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Medfield is $1,667/month compared to $1,620/month in West Dennis — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Dennis is more affordable at $580,900 median vs $734,200.

Median household income in Medfield is $186,625 compared to $93,958 in West Dennis (+98.6%). While Medfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Medfield spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in West Dennis.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 51.5°F). West Dennis receives more rainfall at 44.7" per year compared to 43.9" in Medfield.