Plymouth, NH vs Somersworth, NH

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Somersworth, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Plymouth scores 100 compared to 106 for Somersworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Somersworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Plymouth is $1,312/month compared to $1,410/month in Somersworth — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plymouth is more affordable at $274,200 median vs $295,800.

Median household income in Plymouth is $77,368 compared to $79,677 in Somersworth (-2.9%). The higher salaries in Somersworth partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Plymouth spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.2% in Somersworth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46°F vs 47.7°F). Somersworth receives more rainfall at 41.2" per year compared to 38.1" in Plymouth.