Colebrook, NH vs Jaffrey, NH

Colebrook is moderately more affordable than Jaffrey, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Colebrook scores 73 compared to 85 for Jaffrey, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jaffrey can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colebrook is $740/month compared to $950/month in Jaffrey — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colebrook is more affordable at $151,700 median vs $219,200.

Median household income in Colebrook is $43,125 compared to $95,600 in Jaffrey (-54.9%). While Jaffrey is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Colebrook spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Jaffrey.

Climate-wise, Jaffrey is notably warmer with an average of 46.4°F compared to 41.4°F in Colebrook. Jaffrey receives more rainfall at 46.4" per year compared to 36.5" in Colebrook.