Stoneham, MA vs Weymouth Town, MA

Weymouth Town is moderately more affordable than Stoneham, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Stoneham scores 147 compared to 137 for Weymouth Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stoneham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stoneham is $1,878/month compared to $1,861/month in Weymouth Town — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Weymouth Town is more affordable at $516,200 median vs $629,000.

Median household income in Stoneham is $112,635 compared to $100,077 in Weymouth Town (+12.5%). While Stoneham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stoneham spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less 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 Stoneham.