Median Home PriceBETTER
$621,944.12
Median RentBETTER
$2,737.35/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
18.9
Property Tax RateTIE
1.23%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+2.2%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
−$347,779
Median Home Price
$790,411.17
Median Rent
$2,890.3/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.8
Property Tax RateTIE
1.23%
Price Change (1Y)
+1.3%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
−$607,427
Key Differences
Home Prices
Brockton's median home price of $621,944.12 is lower than Cambridge's $790,411.17 by 21%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Brockton costs $2,737.35/mo compared to $2,890.3/mo in Cambridge—a difference of $152.95/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.