Ashland, NH vs Raymond, NH

Ashland is moderately more affordable than Raymond, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Ashland scores 84 compared to 96 for Raymond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Raymond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashland is $1,069/month compared to $1,092/month in Raymond — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashland is more affordable at $169,000 median vs $292,200.

Median household income in Ashland is $41,429 compared to $70,804 in Raymond (-41.5%). While Raymond is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashland spend roughly 31% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Raymond. The Raymond ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46°F vs 46.9°F). Raymond receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 38.1" in Ashland.