Pinehurst, MA vs Topsfield, MA

Topsfield is moderately more affordable than Pinehurst, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Pinehurst scores 140 compared to 130 for Topsfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pinehurst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pinehurst is $1,759/month compared to $866/month in Topsfield — a 103% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Topsfield has cheaper rent, Pinehurst actually has lower median home values ($585,600 vs $793,300).

Median household income in Pinehurst is $136,406 compared to $169,468 in Topsfield (-19.5%). Topsfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Pinehurst spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 6.1% in Topsfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.5°F vs 49.9°F). Topsfield receives more rainfall at 44.9" per year compared to 42.6" in Pinehurst.