Durham, NH vs Plymouth, NH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Plymouth is 16.1% cheaper than Durham. With a cost index of 100 vs 116, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Plymouth to Durham should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Durham is $1,338/month compared to $1,312/month in Plymouth — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plymouth is more affordable at $274,200 median vs $451,000.

Median household income in Durham is $109,934 compared to $77,368 in Plymouth (+42.1%). 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 Durham spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.1°F vs 46°F). Durham receives more rainfall at 47.8" per year compared to 38.1" in Plymouth.