Newburyport, MA vs Pinehurst, MA

Pinehurst is moderately more affordable than Newburyport, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Newburyport scores 149 compared to 140 for Pinehurst, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newburyport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newburyport is $1,511/month compared to $1,759/month in Pinehurst — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newburyport has cheaper rent, Pinehurst actually has lower median home values ($585,600 vs $792,400).

Median household income in Newburyport is $144,259 compared to $136,406 in Pinehurst (+5.8%). The higher salaries in Newburyport partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Newburyport spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in Pinehurst.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 50.5°F). Pinehurst receives more rainfall at 42.6" per year compared to 40.9" in Newburyport.