Milford, NH vs Plymouth, NH

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Milford, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Milford scores 107 compared to 100 for Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Milford is $1,388/month compared to $1,312/month in Plymouth — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plymouth is more affordable at $274,200 median vs $337,900.

Median household income in Milford is $81,042 compared to $77,368 in Plymouth (+4.7%). The higher salaries in Milford partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Milford spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, Milford is notably warmer with an average of 50.1°F compared to 46°F in Plymouth. Milford receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 38.1" in Plymouth.