Farmington, NH vs Hinsdale, NH

Farmington, NH and Hinsdale, NH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.4% difference in their overall index. Farmington scores 85 while Hinsdale scores 87 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $957/month compared to $1,027/month in Hinsdale — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Farmington has cheaper rent, Hinsdale actually has lower median home values ($214,400 vs $215,100).

Median household income in Farmington is $51,094 compared to $69,576 in Hinsdale (-26.6%). While Hinsdale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Hinsdale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.7°F vs 48.3°F). Hinsdale receives more rainfall at 42.2" per year compared to 41.2" in Farmington.