Farmington, NH vs South Hooksett, NH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Farmington is 20.9% cheaper than South Hooksett. With a cost index of 85 vs 108, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Farmington to South Hooksett should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $957/month compared to $1,300/month in South Hooksett — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmington is more affordable at $215,100 median vs $383,800.

Median household income in Farmington is $51,094 compared to $115,592 in South Hooksett (-55.8%). While South Hooksett 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 13.5% in South Hooksett.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.7°F vs 50.1°F). Farmington receives more rainfall at 41.2" per year compared to 40.4" in South Hooksett.