Franklin, NH vs Keene, NH

Franklin is moderately more affordable than Keene, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Franklin scores 91 compared to 96 for Keene, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Keene can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Franklin is $1,088/month compared to $1,275/month in Keene — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Franklin has cheaper rent, Keene actually has lower median home values ($232,500 vs $243,800).

Median household income in Franklin is $69,870 compared to $78,183 in Keene (-10.6%). While Keene is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Franklin spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Keene.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.2°F vs 46.4°F). Keene receives more rainfall at 46.4" per year compared to 42" in Franklin.