Franklin, NH vs Raymond, NH

Franklin is moderately more affordable than Raymond, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Franklin scores 91 compared to 96 for Raymond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Raymond 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 $1,092/month in Raymond — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Franklin is more affordable at $243,800 median vs $292,200.

Median household income in Franklin is $69,870 compared to $70,804 in Raymond (-1.3%). Raymond does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Franklin spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Raymond.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.2°F vs 46.9°F). Raymond receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 42" in Franklin.