Raymond, NH vs Winchester, NH

Winchester is moderately more affordable than Raymond, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Raymond scores 96 compared to 86 for Winchester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Raymond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Raymond is $1,092/month compared to $1,028/month in Winchester — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winchester is more affordable at $206,900 median vs $292,200.

Median household income in Raymond is $70,804 compared to $65,893 in Winchester (+7.5%). The higher salaries in Raymond partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Raymond spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Winchester.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.9°F vs 48.3°F). Raymond receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 42.2" in Winchester.