Millers Falls, MA vs Ocean Grove, MA

Millers Falls is moderately more affordable than Ocean Grove, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Millers Falls scores 95 compared to 102 for Ocean Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ocean Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Millers Falls is $1,291/month compared to $1,278/month in Ocean Grove — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ocean Grove has cheaper rent, Millers Falls actually has lower median home values ($222,600 vs $337,800).

Median household income in Millers Falls is $63,646 compared to $97,109 in Ocean Grove (-34.5%). While Ocean Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Millers Falls spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Ocean Grove.

Climate-wise, Ocean Grove is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 48.3°F in Millers Falls. Ocean Grove receives more rainfall at 47.5" per year compared to 42.2" in Millers Falls.