Newport, NH vs Peterborough, NH

Newport is moderately more affordable than Peterborough, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Newport scores 92 compared to 103 for Peterborough, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Peterborough can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newport is $1,261/month compared to $1,310/month in Peterborough — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newport is more affordable at $191,000 median vs $323,700.

Median household income in Newport is $75,849 compared to $81,836 in Peterborough (-7.3%). The higher salaries in Peterborough partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Newport spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Peterborough.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.5°F vs 46.4°F). Peterborough receives more rainfall at 46.4" per year compared to 40.3" in Newport.