Hillsborough, NH vs Raymond, NH

Hillsborough is moderately more affordable than Raymond, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Hillsborough scores 82 compared to 96 for Raymond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Raymond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hillsborough is $963/month compared to $1,092/month in Raymond — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillsborough is more affordable at $197,500 median vs $292,200.

Median household income in Hillsborough is $64,417 compared to $70,804 in Raymond (-9%). The higher salaries in Raymond partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillsborough spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Raymond.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.2°F vs 46.9°F). Raymond receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 42" in Hillsborough.