West Yarmouth, MA vs Winthrop Town, MA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. West Yarmouth is 17.5% cheaper than Winthrop Town. With a cost index of 121 vs 146, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from West Yarmouth to Winthrop Town should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in West Yarmouth is $1,514/month compared to $1,909/month in Winthrop Town — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Yarmouth is more affordable at $456,800 median vs $606,900.

Median household income in West Yarmouth is $63,859 compared to $106,357 in Winthrop Town (-40%). While Winthrop 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 West Yarmouth spend roughly 28.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Winthrop Town.