Is Nashua expensive to live in?

Nashua is among the most expensive of the 158 US cities we track. Its one-bedroom rent of $1,383 per month ranks #28 of 158 and is 33% higher than the $1,043 median.

What is the average rent in Nashua?

Average rent in Nashua, NH runs a studio around $1,127, a one-bedroom around $1,383, a two-bedroom around $1,699, a three-bedroom around $1,951 per month (US Census ACS).

How much do you need to earn to live in Nashua?

To keep a one-bedroom rent of $1,383 near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $55,000 a year. The median household income here is $92,457.

How much does it cost to live in Nashua per month?

A rough monthly baseline for one person in Nashua is about $1,660 — one-bedroom rent plus typical residential electricity and heating. It excludes food, transport, and healthcare, so a full budget is higher.

Cost of Living in Nashua, NH

Population 91,131 · New Hampshire

~$1,660/mo est.1BR $1,383Home $373,100

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The cost of living in Nashua, NH is driven mostly by housing. A one-bedroom apartment rents for around $1,383 a month — 33% higher than the $1,043 median across the 158 large US cities we track. Studios average $1,127 and two-bedrooms $1,699.

Median household income here is $92,457, 37% higher than the $67,696 median of the cities we track. Adding typical electricity and heating to one-bedroom rent, a rough monthly baseline for one person is about $1,660 before food and transport. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.

Rent1BR $1,383

Studio

$1,127

1 Bedroom

$1,383

2 Bedroom

$1,699

3 Bedroom

$1,951

Buying a Home$373,100

Median Home Value

$373,100

Income$92,457

Median Household Income

$92,457

Metro Median Wage (annual)

$56,530

Household income: Census ACS, city. Metro median wage: BLS OEWS, all occupations, 2025 (metro area).

GroceriesNortheast

Milk (gal)

$4.31

Bread (lb)

$1.92

Eggs (doz)

$2.19

Ground Beef (lb)

$6.90

Chicken (lb)

$2.19

Bananas (lb)

$0.69

Average prices, Northeast (BLS, 2026-07-01). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

Utilities27.0¢/kWh

Electricity

27.0¢/kWh

Natural Gas

$21.67/MCF

Residential, state-level averages (EIA, 2026-06-01). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Gas$3.94/gal

Regular Gasoline (East Coast (PADD 1))

$3.94/gal

EIA weekly retail average, week of 2026-08-31.

State Taxes (NH)No sales tax

State Sales Tax

None

State Income Tax (top rate)

None

State-level rates. Local sales taxes may add more. Income tax shown is the top marginal rate; most filers pay less.

Crime164.9 violent

Violent Crime (per 100k/yr)

164.9

Property Crime (per 100k/yr)

1,269

FBI Crime Data Explorer, Nashua Police Department (2024). Offenses per 100,000 residents per year. Agency reporting practices vary, so cross-city comparisons are approximate.

People & LifestyleAge 39.7 yrs

Median Age

39.7 yrs

Homeownership

56.4%

Bachelor's+ (25+)

40.5%

Avg Commute

25.3 min

Climate49.2°F

Avg Annual Temperature

49.2°F

Annual Precipitation

44.6 in

Nashua cost of living — FAQ

Is Nashua expensive to live in?: Nashua is among the most expensive of the 158 US cities we track. Its one-bedroom rent of $1,383 per month ranks #28 of 158 and is 33% higher than the $1,043 median.
What is the average rent in Nashua?: Average rent in Nashua, NH runs a studio around $1,127, a one-bedroom around $1,383, a two-bedroom around $1,699, a three-bedroom around $1,951 per month (US Census ACS).
How much do you need to earn to live in Nashua?: To keep a one-bedroom rent of $1,383 near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $55,000 a year. The median household income here is $92,457.
How much does it cost to live in Nashua per month?: A rough monthly baseline for one person in Nashua is about $1,660 — one-bedroom rent plus typical residential electricity and heating. It excludes food, transport, and healthcare, so a full budget is higher.

Compare Nashua with nearby cities

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Nearby cities

Manchester, NH 16 mi Concord, NH 31 mi Cambridge, MA 33 mi Boston, MA 35 mi Worcester, MA 39 mi Providence, RI 65 mi

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981-2010 (climate); EIA (gas, utilities); BLS Average Price Data (groceries) & OEWS (metro wage); transit agencies (fares); FBI Crime Data Explorer (crime); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes). Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + utilities; not a full cost of living.