Peterborough, NH vs Plymouth, NH

Peterborough, NH and Plymouth, NH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.2% difference in their overall index. Peterborough scores 103 while Plymouth scores 100 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Peterborough is $1,310/month compared to $1,312/month in Plymouth — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Peterborough has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($274,200 vs $323,700).

Median household income in Peterborough is $81,836 compared to $77,368 in Plymouth (+5.8%). While Peterborough is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Peterborough spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.4°F vs 46°F). Peterborough receives more rainfall at 46.4" per year compared to 38.1" in Plymouth.