Cost of Living in New Hampshire
Based on 1 city we track in New Hampshire.
Cost of living in New Hampshire is shaped mostly by rent across the 1 city we track there. A one-bedroom apartment runs around $1,150 a month — 9% higher than the $1,052 median across the 51 states we track.
Median household income across those cities is $77,415, 15% higher than the $67,043 median across the states we track. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
State Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$1,150
Median Home Value
$336,300
Median Income
$77,415
Avg Temperature
49.2°F
Medians across the New Hampshire cities we track — not a statewide population-weighted figure.
State Taxes
State Sales Tax
None
State Income Tax (top rate)
None
Cities in New Hampshire
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New Hampshire cost of living — FAQ
- Is New Hampshire expensive to live in?
- New Hampshire is on the pricier side of the 51 states we track. Its median one-bedroom rent of $1,150 ranks #20 of 51 and is 9% higher than the $1,052 median.
- What is the average rent in New Hampshire?
- Across the 1 city we track in New Hampshire, average rent runs a studio around $880, a one-bedroom around $1,150, a two-bedroom around $1,593, a three-bedroom around $1,661 per month (US Census ACS).
- What is the median home price in New Hampshire?
- The median home value across the cities we track in New Hampshire is $336,300 — 17% higher than the $287,500 median across the states we track.
- Does New Hampshire have a state income tax?
- No — New Hampshire has no broad-based state income tax on wages. It also has no state sales tax.
- How much do you need to earn to live in New Hampshire?
- To keep a one-bedroom rent of $1,150 near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $46,000 a year. Median household income across the cities we track in New Hampshire is $77,415.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).