Bethlehem, NH vs Walpole, NH

Walpole is moderately more affordable than Bethlehem, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Bethlehem scores 90 compared to 85 for Walpole, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bethlehem 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 $516/month in Walpole — a 107% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Walpole has cheaper rent, Bethlehem actually has lower median home values ($243,000 vs $380,000).

Median household income in Bethlehem is $65,556 compared to $71,563 in Walpole (-8.4%). Walpole offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bethlehem spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 8.7% in Walpole.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.6°F vs 45.5°F). Walpole receives more rainfall at 40.3" per year compared to 37" in Bethlehem.