Greenville, NH vs Walpole, NH

Walpole is moderately more affordable than Greenville, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 96 compared to 85 for Walpole, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenville 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 $516/month in Walpole — a 132% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Walpole has cheaper rent, Greenville actually has lower median home values ($271,300 vs $380,000).

Median household income in Greenville is $58,095 compared to $71,563 in Walpole (-18.8%). Walpole offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 8.7% in Walpole.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.4°F vs 45.5°F). Greenville receives more rainfall at 46.4" per year compared to 40.3" in Walpole.