Randolph Town, MA vs South Yarmouth, MA

South Yarmouth is moderately more affordable than Randolph Town, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Randolph Town scores 139 compared to 126 for South Yarmouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Randolph Town can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Randolph Town is $2,049/month compared to $1,665/month in South Yarmouth — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Yarmouth has cheaper rent, Randolph Town actually has lower median home values ($463,500 vs $465,100).

Median household income in Randolph Town is $103,129 compared to $79,638 in South Yarmouth (+29.5%). While Randolph Town is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Randolph Town spend roughly 23.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in South Yarmouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 51.5°F). Randolph Town receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 44.7" in South Yarmouth.