Keene, NH vs Milford, NH

Keene is moderately more affordable than Milford, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Keene scores 96 compared to 107 for Milford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Keene is $1,275/month compared to $1,388/month in Milford — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Keene is more affordable at $232,500 median vs $337,900.

Median household income in Keene is $78,183 compared to $81,042 in Milford (-3.5%). Milford does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Keene spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Milford.

Climate-wise, Milford is notably warmer with an average of 50.1°F compared to 46.4°F in Keene. Keene receives more rainfall at 46.4" per year compared to 40.4" in Milford.