Middleborough Center, MA vs Somerset, MA

Somerset is moderately more affordable than Middleborough Center, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Middleborough Center scores 121 compared to 107 for Somerset, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middleborough Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middleborough Center is $1,705/month compared to $1,313/month in Somerset — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Somerset has cheaper rent, Middleborough Center actually has lower median home values ($372,400 vs $389,400).

Median household income in Middleborough Center is $79,520 compared to $111,720 in Somerset (-28.8%). Somerset offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Middleborough Center spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Somerset.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.4°F vs 50.4°F). Middleborough Center receives more rainfall at 47.6" per year compared to 45.9" in Somerset.