Hampton Beach, NH vs Newmarket, NH

Hampton Beach, NH and Newmarket, NH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.1% difference in their overall index. Hampton Beach scores 119 while Newmarket scores 119 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hampton Beach is $1,454/month compared to $1,668/month in Newmarket — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hampton Beach has cheaper rent, Newmarket actually has lower median home values ($364,800 vs $443,200).

Median household income in Hampton Beach is $75,363 compared to $83,871 in Newmarket (-10.1%). While Newmarket is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hampton Beach spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Newmarket.

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