Franklin, NH vs Plymouth, NH

Franklin is moderately more affordable than Plymouth, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Franklin scores 91 compared to 100 for Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plymouth 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 $1,312/month in Plymouth — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Franklin is more affordable at $243,800 median vs $274,200.

Median household income in Franklin is $69,870 compared to $77,368 in Plymouth (-9.7%). While Plymouth 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 20.3% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.2°F vs 46°F). Franklin receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 38.1" in Plymouth.