Greenville, NH vs Peterborough, NH

Greenville is moderately more affordable than Peterborough, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 96 compared to 103 for Peterborough, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Peterborough can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $1,199/month compared to $1,310/month in Peterborough — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenville is more affordable at $271,300 median vs $323,700.

Median household income in Greenville is $58,095 compared to $81,836 in Peterborough (-29%). While Peterborough is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Peterborough.

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