Contoocook, NH vs Raymond, NH

Raymond is moderately more affordable than Contoocook, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Contoocook scores 103 compared to 96 for Raymond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Contoocook can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Contoocook is $1,075/month compared to $1,092/month in Raymond — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Contoocook has cheaper rent, Raymond actually has lower median home values ($292,200 vs $399,400).

Median household income in Contoocook is $131,518 compared to $70,804 in Raymond (+85.7%). While Contoocook is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Contoocook spend roughly 9.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Raymond.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.2°F vs 46.9°F). Raymond receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 42" in Contoocook.