Lisbon, NH vs North Conway, NH

Lisbon is moderately more affordable than North Conway, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Lisbon scores 87 compared to 92 for North Conway, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Conway can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lisbon is $1,156/month compared to $1,050/month in North Conway — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while North Conway has cheaper rent, Lisbon actually has lower median home values ($167,500 vs $271,100).

Median household income in Lisbon is $63,750 compared to $73,344 in North Conway (-13.1%). While North Conway is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lisbon spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in North Conway.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.9°F vs 44.7°F). North Conway receives more rainfall at 46.9" per year compared to 39.3" in Lisbon.