Methuen Town, MA vs Winthrop Town, MA

Methuen Town is moderately more affordable than Winthrop Town, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Methuen Town scores 126 compared to 146 for Winthrop Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winthrop Town can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Methuen Town is $1,610/month compared to $1,909/month in Winthrop Town — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Methuen Town is more affordable at $472,200 median vs $606,900.

Median household income in Methuen Town is $103,270 compared to $106,357 in Winthrop Town (-2.9%). Winthrop Town 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 Methuen Town spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Winthrop Town.