Northborough, MA vs Somerset, MA

Somerset is moderately more affordable than Northborough, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Northborough scores 118 compared to 107 for Somerset, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Northborough can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Northborough is $1,219/month compared to $1,313/month in Somerset — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Northborough has cheaper rent, Somerset actually has lower median home values ($389,400 vs $553,700).

Median household income in Northborough is $154,926 compared to $111,720 in Somerset (+38.7%). While Northborough is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Northborough spend roughly 9.4% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Somerset.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.1°F vs 50.4°F). Northborough receives more rainfall at 48.3" per year compared to 45.9" in Somerset.