Meredith, NH vs Newmarket, NH

Meredith is moderately more affordable than Newmarket, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Meredith scores 110 compared to 119 for Newmarket, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newmarket can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Meredith is $1,255/month compared to $1,668/month in Newmarket — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Meredith has cheaper rent, Newmarket actually has lower median home values ($364,800 vs $415,800).

Median household income in Meredith is $52,083 compared to $83,871 in Newmarket (-37.9%). While Newmarket is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Meredith spend roughly 28.9% of their income on rent, more than the 23.9% in Newmarket.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.2°F vs 46.9°F). Newmarket receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 42" in Meredith.