Lancaster, NH vs Lisbon, NH

Lancaster is moderately more affordable than Lisbon, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Lancaster scores 79 compared to 87 for Lisbon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lisbon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lancaster is $872/month compared to $1,156/month in Lisbon — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lancaster has cheaper rent, Lisbon actually has lower median home values ($167,500 vs $182,900).

Median household income in Lancaster is $92,525 compared to $63,750 in Lisbon (+45.1%). Lancaster offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lancaster spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Lisbon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.6°F vs 43.9°F). Lisbon receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 37" in Lancaster.