Claremont, NH vs Durham, NH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Claremont is 27.2% cheaper than Durham. With a cost index of 85 vs 116, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Claremont to Durham should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Claremont is $1,077/month compared to $1,338/month in Durham — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Claremont is more affordable at $171,900 median vs $451,000.

Median household income in Claremont is $54,520 compared to $109,934 in Durham (-50.4%). While Durham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Claremont spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Durham.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.5°F vs 47.1°F). Durham receives more rainfall at 47.8" per year compared to 40.3" in Claremont.