Peterborough, NH vs Suncook, NH

Suncook is moderately more affordable than Peterborough, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Peterborough scores 103 compared to 93 for Suncook, 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 Peterborough is $1,310/month compared to $980/month in Suncook — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Suncook is more affordable at $307,700 median vs $323,700.

Median household income in Peterborough is $81,836 compared to $73,109 in Suncook (+11.9%). 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, more than the 16.1% in Suncook.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.4°F vs 47.2°F). Peterborough receives more rainfall at 46.4" per year compared to 42" in Suncook.