Amherst, NH vs New Hampton, NH

New Hampton is moderately more affordable than Amherst, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Amherst scores 117 compared to 102 for New Hampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Amherst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Amherst are $482,800 compared to $296,700 in New Hampton, a 63% gap.

Median household income in Amherst is $165,714 compared to $84,583 in New Hampton (+95.9%). While Amherst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 47.2°F). New Hampton receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 40.4" in Amherst.