North Conway, NH vs Plymouth, NH

North Conway is moderately more affordable than Plymouth, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. North Conway scores 92 compared to 100 for Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plymouth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Conway is $1,050/month compared to $1,312/month in Plymouth — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North Conway is more affordable at $271,100 median vs $274,200.

Median household income in North Conway is $73,344 compared to $77,368 in Plymouth (-5.2%). The higher salaries in Plymouth partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of North Conway spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.7°F vs 46°F). North Conway receives more rainfall at 46.9" per year compared to 38.1" in Plymouth.