Milford, NH vs Raymond, NH

Raymond is moderately more affordable than Milford, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Milford scores 107 compared to 96 for Raymond, 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 $1,092/month in Raymond — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Raymond is more affordable at $292,200 median vs $337,900.

Median household income in Milford is $81,042 compared to $70,804 in Raymond (+14.5%). While Milford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Milford spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Raymond.

Climate-wise, Milford is notably warmer with an average of 50.1°F compared to 46.9°F in Raymond. Raymond receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 40.4" in Milford.