Somersworth, NH vs Suncook, NH

Suncook is moderately more affordable than Somersworth, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Somersworth scores 106 compared to 93 for Suncook, 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 Somersworth is $1,410/month compared to $980/month in Suncook — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Suncook has cheaper rent, Somersworth actually has lower median home values ($295,800 vs $307,700).

Median household income in Somersworth is $79,677 compared to $73,109 in Suncook (+9%). The higher salaries in Somersworth partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Somersworth spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Suncook.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.7°F vs 47.2°F). Suncook receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 41.2" in Somersworth.