Littleton, NH vs Pittsfield, NH

Littleton is moderately more affordable than Pittsfield, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Littleton scores 82 compared to 93 for Pittsfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pittsfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Littleton is $878/month compared to $1,167/month in Pittsfield — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Littleton is more affordable at $213,200 median vs $242,600.

Median household income in Littleton is $47,879 compared to $50,804 in Pittsfield (-5.8%). Pittsfield 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 Littleton spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 27.6% in Pittsfield.

Climate-wise, Pittsfield is notably warmer with an average of 47.2°F compared to 42.6°F in Littleton. Pittsfield receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 37" in Littleton.