Durham, NH vs Londonderry, NH

Durham is moderately more affordable than Londonderry, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Durham scores 116 compared to 132 for Londonderry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Londonderry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Durham is $1,338/month compared to $1,917/month in Londonderry — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Durham has cheaper rent, Londonderry actually has lower median home values ($433,100 vs $451,000).

Median household income in Durham is $109,934 compared to $113,109 in Londonderry (-2.8%). Londonderry does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Durham spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Londonderry.

Climate-wise, Londonderry is notably warmer with an average of 50.1°F compared to 47.1°F in Durham. Durham receives more rainfall at 47.8" per year compared to 40.4" in Londonderry.