Bethlehem, NH vs Peterborough, NH

Bethlehem is moderately more affordable than Peterborough, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Bethlehem scores 90 compared to 103 for Peterborough, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Peterborough can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bethlehem is $1,066/month compared to $1,310/month in Peterborough — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bethlehem is more affordable at $243,000 median vs $323,700.

Median household income in Bethlehem is $65,556 compared to $81,836 in Peterborough (-19.9%). While Peterborough is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bethlehem spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Peterborough.

Climate-wise, Peterborough is notably warmer with an average of 46.4°F compared to 42.6°F in Bethlehem. Peterborough receives more rainfall at 46.4" per year compared to 37" in Bethlehem.