Pittsfield, NH vs Plymouth, NH

Pittsfield is moderately more affordable than Plymouth, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Pittsfield scores 93 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 Pittsfield is $1,167/month compared to $1,312/month in Plymouth — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pittsfield is more affordable at $242,600 median vs $274,200.

Median household income in Pittsfield is $50,804 compared to $77,368 in Plymouth (-34.3%). While Plymouth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pittsfield spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.2°F vs 46°F). Pittsfield receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 38.1" in Plymouth.