Taunton, MA vs West Springfield Town, MA

West Springfield Town is moderately more affordable than Taunton, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Taunton scores 106 compared to 94 for West Springfield Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Taunton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Taunton is $1,269/month compared to $1,121/month in West Springfield Town — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Springfield Town is more affordable at $307,900 median vs $388,200.

Median household income in Taunton is $79,715 compared to $70,401 in West Springfield Town (+13.2%). While Taunton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Taunton spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in West Springfield Town.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.4°F vs 49.4°F). Taunton receives more rainfall at 47.6" per year compared to 45.2" in West Springfield Town.