Colebrook, NH vs Walpole, NH

Colebrook is moderately more affordable than Walpole, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Colebrook scores 73 compared to 85 for Walpole, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walpole 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 $516/month in Walpole — a 43% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Walpole has cheaper rent, Colebrook actually has lower median home values ($151,700 vs $380,000).

Median household income in Colebrook is $43,125 compared to $71,563 in Walpole (-39.7%). While Walpole 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 8.7% in Walpole.

Climate-wise, Walpole is notably warmer with an average of 45.5°F compared to 41.4°F in Colebrook. Walpole receives more rainfall at 40.3" per year compared to 36.5" in Colebrook.