2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Franklin, NH vs Keene, NH

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Is it cheaper to live in Keene or is it cheaper to live in Franklin?
- Keene is 8.3% less expensive than Franklin.

Which city has more affordable housing, Keene or Franklin?
- Keene housing costs are 6.8% less expensive than Franklin housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Franklin or is Health Care more affordable in Keene.
- Health related expenses are 1.3% less in Keene.
 Franklin, NHKeene, NHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock92.1100
 Food & Groceries103.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock80.9100
 Housing84.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$274,300$338,100
 Utilities125  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock64.1100
 Miscellaneous114.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Franklin    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I moved to Franklin a few years ago and I liked it at first, with Tilton right next door and Concord not far. But I'll tell ya, if your thinking of moving here LOOK  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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