Goffstown, NH vs Newport, NH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Newport is 15.1% cheaper than Goffstown. With a cost index of 92 vs 106, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Newport to Goffstown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Goffstown is $1,222/month compared to $1,261/month in Newport — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Goffstown has cheaper rent, Newport actually has lower median home values ($191,000 vs $385,000).

Median household income in Goffstown is $133,657 compared to $75,849 in Newport (+76.2%). While Goffstown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Goffstown spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Newport.

Climate-wise, Goffstown is notably warmer with an average of 50.1°F compared to 45.5°F in Newport. Goffstown receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 40.3" in Newport.