Newmarket, NH vs Somersworth, NH

Somersworth is moderately more affordable than Newmarket, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Newmarket scores 119 compared to 106 for Somersworth, 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 Newmarket is $1,668/month compared to $1,410/month in Somersworth — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Somersworth is more affordable at $295,800 median vs $364,800.

Median household income in Newmarket is $83,871 compared to $79,677 in Somersworth (+5.3%). Newmarket 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 Newmarket spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Somersworth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.9°F vs 47.7°F). Newmarket receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 41.2" in Somersworth.