2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Eliot, ME vs Keene, NH

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Is it cheaper to live in Keene or is it cheaper to live in Eliot?
- Keene is 16.2% less expensive than Eliot.

Which city has more affordable housing, Keene or Eliot?
- Keene housing costs are 48.9% less expensive than Eliot housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Eliot or is Health Care more affordable in Keene.
- Health related expenses are 11.1% less in Keene.
 Eliot, MEKeene, NHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock92.1100
 Food & Groceries112.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock80.9100
 Housing154.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$274,300$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock64.1100
 Miscellaneous106.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Eliot    1 Reviews

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Quality of life in Eliot is very  More

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Reviews for Keene    2 Reviews

Live free or die...trying. Cute town with very little violent crime but the cost of living is ridiculous for what you get! Forget ever owning a home unless you are  More

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Here is a quick run down of the pros and cons of Keene, NH from a native. Pros -Small City feel with quaint downtown and a generally safe area. -For its small size  More

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