Median Home Price
$621,944.12
Median Rent
$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 Difference
−$347,779
Median Home PriceBETTER
$481,357.38
Median RentBETTER
$2,096.21/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.1
Property Tax RateTIE
1.23%
Price Change (1Y)
+1.6%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
−$304,833
Key Differences
Home Prices
Brockton's median home price of $621,944.12 is higher than Worcester's $481,357.38 by 29%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Brockton costs $2,737.35/mo compared to $2,096.21/mo in Worcester—a difference of $641.14/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.