Newport, NH vs Tilton Northfield, NH

Tilton Northfield is moderately more affordable than Newport, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Newport scores 92 compared to 84 for Tilton Northfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newport 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 $967/month in Tilton Northfield — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tilton Northfield has cheaper rent, Newport actually has lower median home values ($191,000 vs $207,800).

Median household income in Newport is $75,849 compared to $59,902 in Tilton Northfield (+26.6%). While Newport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newport spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in Tilton Northfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.5°F vs 47.2°F). Tilton Northfield receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 40.3" in Newport.