Saugus, MA vs Weymouth Town, MA

Weymouth Town is moderately more affordable than Saugus, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Saugus scores 147 compared to 137 for Weymouth Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Saugus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Saugus is $1,982/month compared to $1,861/month in Weymouth Town — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Weymouth Town is more affordable at $516,200 median vs $589,500.

Median household income in Saugus is $100,819 compared to $100,077 in Weymouth Town (+0.7%). Saugus does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Saugus spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in Weymouth Town.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 49.7°F). Weymouth Town receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 43.6" in Saugus.