Medfield, MA vs Winthrop Town, MA

Medfield, MA and Winthrop Town, MA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.1% difference in their overall index. Medfield scores 149 while Winthrop Town scores 146 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Medfield is $1,667/month compared to $1,909/month in Winthrop Town — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Medfield has cheaper rent, Winthrop Town actually has lower median home values ($606,900 vs $734,200).

Median household income in Medfield is $186,625 compared to $106,357 in Winthrop Town (+75.5%). 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 21.5% in Winthrop Town.