Farmington, NH vs Pittsfield, NH

Farmington is moderately more affordable than Pittsfield, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Farmington scores 85 compared to 93 for Pittsfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pittsfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $957/month compared to $1,167/month in Pittsfield — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmington is more affordable at $215,100 median vs $242,600.

Median household income in Farmington is $51,094 compared to $50,804 in Pittsfield (+0.6%). Farmington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 27.6% in Pittsfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.7°F vs 47.2°F). Pittsfield receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 41.2" in Farmington.