Claremont, NH vs Plymouth, NH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Claremont is 15.5% cheaper than Plymouth. With a cost index of 85 vs 100, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Claremont to Plymouth should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Claremont is $1,077/month compared to $1,312/month in Plymouth — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Claremont is more affordable at $171,900 median vs $274,200.

Median household income in Claremont is $54,520 compared to $77,368 in Plymouth (-29.5%). While Plymouth 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 20.3% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.5°F vs 46°F). Claremont receives more rainfall at 40.3" per year compared to 38.1" in Plymouth.