Goffstown, NH vs Plymouth, NH

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Goffstown, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Goffstown scores 106 compared to 100 for Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goffstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goffstown is $1,222/month compared to $1,312/month in Plymouth — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Goffstown has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($274,200 vs $385,000).

Median household income in Goffstown is $133,657 compared to $77,368 in Plymouth (+72.8%). 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 20.3% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, Goffstown is notably warmer with an average of 50.1°F compared to 46°F in Plymouth. Goffstown receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 38.1" in Plymouth.