Conway, NH vs Durham, NH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Conway is 24% cheaper than Durham. With a cost index of 88 vs 116, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Conway to Durham should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Conway is $976/month compared to $1,338/month in Durham — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Conway is more affordable at $255,300 median vs $451,000.

Median household income in Conway is $58,796 compared to $109,934 in Durham (-46.5%). While Durham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Conway spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Durham.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.7°F vs 47.1°F). Durham receives more rainfall at 47.8" per year compared to 46.9" in Conway.