Jaffrey, NH vs Newport, NH

Jaffrey is moderately more affordable than Newport, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Jaffrey scores 85 compared to 92 for Newport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jaffrey is $950/month compared to $1,261/month in Newport — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jaffrey has cheaper rent, Newport actually has lower median home values ($191,000 vs $219,200).

Median household income in Jaffrey is $95,600 compared to $75,849 in Newport (+26%). Jaffrey offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Jaffrey spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Newport.

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