Farmington, NH vs Woodsville, NH

Farmington, NH and Woodsville, NH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.2% difference in their overall index. Farmington scores 85 while Woodsville 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 $1,088/month in Woodsville — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Farmington has cheaper rent, Woodsville actually has lower median home values ($200,000 vs $215,100).

Median household income in Farmington is $51,094 compared to $56,610 in Woodsville (-9.7%). While Woodsville 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, less than the 23.1% in Woodsville.

Climate-wise, Farmington is notably warmer with an average of 47.7°F compared to 43.9°F in Woodsville. Farmington receives more rainfall at 41.2" per year compared to 39.3" in Woodsville.