Farmington, NH vs Winchester, NH

Farmington, NH and Winchester, NH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.7% difference in their overall index. Farmington scores 85 while Winchester scores 86 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 $1,028/month in Winchester — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Farmington has cheaper rent, Winchester actually has lower median home values ($206,900 vs $215,100).

Median household income in Farmington is $51,094 compared to $65,893 in Winchester (-22.5%). While Winchester 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 18.7% in Winchester.

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