North Eastham, MA vs Salisbury, MA

Salisbury is moderately more affordable than North Eastham, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. North Eastham scores 140 compared to 128 for Salisbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Eastham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Eastham is $1,653/month compared to $1,737/month in Salisbury — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while North Eastham has cheaper rent, Salisbury actually has lower median home values ($441,500 vs $641,200).

Median household income in North Eastham is $80,375 compared to $93,052 in Salisbury (-13.6%). Salisbury offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of North Eastham spend roughly 24.7% of their income on rent, more than the 22.4% in Salisbury.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.9°F vs 50.1°F). North Eastham receives more rainfall at 45.2" per year compared to 40.9" in Salisbury.