Concord, NH vs Keene, NH

Keene is moderately more affordable than Concord, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Concord scores 106 compared to 96 for Keene, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Concord can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Concord is $1,360/month compared to $1,275/month in Keene — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Keene is more affordable at $232,500 median vs $323,700.

Median household income in Concord is $83,701 compared to $78,183 in Keene (+7.1%). The higher salaries in Concord partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Concord spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Keene.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.2°F vs 46.4°F). Keene receives more rainfall at 46.4" per year compared to 42" in Concord.