Millbury, OH vs Northfield, OH

Northfield is moderately more affordable than Millbury, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Millbury scores 76 compared to 72 for Northfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Millbury can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Millbury is $928/month compared to $855/month in Northfield — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Northfield is more affordable at $168,300 median vs $197,800.

Median household income in Millbury is $73,934 compared to $69,444 in Northfield (+6.5%). While Millbury is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Millbury spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Northfield.