Median Home Price
$747,012.54
Median Rent
$3,307.13/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioTIE
18.8
Property Tax RateTIE
1.23%
Price Change (1Y)
+0.5%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
−$512,887
Median Home PriceBETTER
$621,944.12
Median RentBETTER
$2,737.35/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioTIE
18.9
Property Tax RateTIE
1.23%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+2.2%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
−$347,779
Key Differences
Home Prices
Boston's median home price of $747,012.54 is higher than Brockton's $621,944.12 by 20%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Boston costs $3,307.13/mo compared to $2,737.35/mo in Brockton—a difference of $569.78/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.