Lincoln, NH vs Walpole, NH

Walpole is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Lincoln scores 92 compared to 85 for Walpole, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincoln is $1,025/month compared to $516/month in Walpole — a 99% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Walpole has cheaper rent, Lincoln actually has lower median home values ($283,500 vs $380,000).

Median household income in Lincoln is $56,406 compared to $71,563 in Walpole (-21.2%). Walpole offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincoln spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 8.7% in Walpole.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.6°F vs 45.5°F). Walpole receives more rainfall at 40.3" per year compared to 37" in Lincoln.