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Cost of Living in New Hampshire: Rent, Housing & Income

  • Official data · Census ACS 2024 · BEA 2024 · EIA July–September 2026
Updated  7 sources

Cost of living vs. U.S. average (2024)

4.2% above

Cost of living in New Hampshire is 4.2% above the U.S. average, based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis 2024 Regional Price Parities for New Hampshire (index 104.2; U.S. = 100). Median rent in New Hampshire is $1,558 a month.

Cost of living in New Hampshire by category

Overall prices

104.2U.S. = 100

Regional price parity, all items

+4.2% vs. U.S.

Goods
98.6 −1.4%
Housing (rents)
114.9 +14.9%
Utilities
133.7 +33.7%
Other services
103.9 +3.9%

BEA 2024 · New Hampshire Details: Overall prices

Housing

$1,558/mo

Median gross rent

+5% vs. U.S.

1-bedroom rent
$1,250 −4% vs. U.S.
2-bedroom rent
$1,687 +13% vs. U.S.
3-bedroom rent
$1,930 +15% vs. U.S.
Median home value
$458,800 +27% vs. U.S.
Owner costs, mortgage
$2,399 +18% vs. U.S.

Census ACS 2024 Details: Housing

Utilities

$171/mo

Average electric bill

+9% vs. U.S.

Electricity price
26.6¢/kWh +45% vs. U.S.
Natural gas, 12-mo avg.
$22.27/Mcf +15% vs. U.S.
Utilities price index
133.7

EIA July 2026 · New Hampshire Details: Utilities

Transportation

27.5min

Mean travel time to work

About the same as U.S.

Commute mode: drove alone
72.3%
Work from home
16%
Gasoline (PADD 1A avg.)
$4.31/gal About the same as U.S.

Census ACS 2024 · EIA September 2026 Details: Transportation

Food at home

$1,388/mo

Moderate-cost plan, family of 4

Thrifty plan, family of 4
$1,024/mo
Liberal plan, family of 4
$1,679/mo
Moderate plan, single woman
$403/mo
Moderate plan, single man
$478/mo

USDA August 2026 · U.S. average Details: Food at home

Child care

$286/wk

Center care, infant

+65% vs. U.S.

Center care, toddler
$272/wk +77% vs. U.S.
Center care, preschool
$238/wk +65% vs. U.S.
Home-based care, infant
$197/wk +38% vs. U.S.

DOL NDCP 2022 prices · New Hampshire county median Details: Child care

Income

$99,782/yr

Median household income

+22% vs. U.S.

Median rent as share of income
19%
Home value to income
4.6×

Census ACS 2024 Details: Income

Housing costs in New Hampshire

Median gross rent in New Hampshire is $1,558 a month, 5% above the U.S. median of $1,487. The median falls in the $1,500–$1,999 range, which holds 26.7% of renter households paying cash rent. Another 26.4% pay $2,000 or more.

The median owner-occupied home is valued at $458,800, and 5.7% of homes are valued at $1,000,000 or more.

Housing costs: New Hampshire vs. U.S.

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent New Hampshire: $1,558; U.S.: $1,487 New Hampshire $1,558 U.S. $1,487

Monthly owner costs

Monthly owner costs New Hampshire: $2,399; U.S.: $2,035 New Hampshire $2,399 U.S. $2,035

Median home value

Median home value New Hampshire: $458,800; U.S.: $360,600 New Hampshire $458,800 U.S. $360,600
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MeasureNew HampshireU.S.
Median monthly rent$1,558$1,487
Monthly owner costs$2,399$2,035
Median home value$458,800$360,600

Rent is median gross rent; owner costs are for homes with a mortgage. American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

What renters pay in New Hampshire

What renters pay in New Hampshire Share of renter households paying cash rent in New Hampshire by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $500, holds 6.5%; the top range, $3,500 or more, holds 2.3%. Median $1,558. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 10% 20% 30% Less than $500: 6.5% (U.S.: 6.1%) $500–$749: 5% (U.S.: 6.8%) $750–$999: 9% (U.S.: 11.5%) $1,000–$1,249: 12.5% (U.S.: 13.5%) $1,250–$1,499: 13.9% (U.S.: 12.9%) $1,500–$1,999: 26.7% (U.S.: 22.2%) $2,000–$2,499: 17% (U.S.: 13.2%) $2,500–$2,999: 5.2% (U.S.: 6.5%) $3,000–$3,499: 1.9% (U.S.: 3.2%) $3,500 or more: 2.3% (U.S.: 4.2%) $500–750 $1–1.25K $1.5–2K $2.5–3K $3.5K+ Median $1,558 (New Hampshire) 26.7%
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RangeNew HampshireU.S.
Less than $5006.5%6.1%
$500–$7495%6.8%
$750–$9999%11.5%
$1,000–$1,24912.5%13.5%
$1,250–$1,49913.9%12.9%
$1,500–$1,99926.7%22.2%
$2,000–$2,49917%13.2%
$2,500–$2,9995.2%6.5%
$3,000–$3,4991.9%3.2%
$3,500 or more2.3%4.2%

Share of renter households paying cash rent. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B25063. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Home values in New Hampshire

Home values in New Hampshire Share of owner-occupied homes in New Hampshire by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $100,000, holds 5.5%; the top range, $1,500,000 or more, holds 2.2%. Median $458,800. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 10% 20% 30% Less than $100,000: 5.5% (U.S.: 10.2%) $100,000–$149,999: 2.3% (U.S.: 5.7%) $150,000–$199,999: 3.8% (U.S.: 7.5%) $200,000–$249,999: 4.9% (U.S.: 8.4%) $250,000–$299,999: 6.7% (U.S.: 8.5%) $300,000–$399,999: 16.6% (U.S.: 15.9%) $400,000–$499,999: 17.5% (U.S.: 12%) $500,000–$749,999: 27.3% (U.S.: 16.3%) $750,000–$999,999: 9.7% (U.S.: 7.5%) $1,000,000–$1,499,999: 3.5% (U.S.: 4.3%) $1,500,000 or more: 2.2% (U.S.: 3.7%) <$100K $100–150K $150–200K $250–300K $400–500K $500–750K $750K–1M $1.5M+ Median $458,800 (New Hampshire) 27.3%
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RangeNew HampshireU.S.
Less than $100,0005.5%10.2%
$100,000–$149,9992.3%5.7%
$150,000–$199,9993.8%7.5%
$200,000–$249,9994.9%8.4%
$250,000–$299,9996.7%8.5%
$300,000–$399,99916.6%15.9%
$400,000–$499,99917.5%12%
$500,000–$749,99927.3%16.3%
$750,000–$999,9999.7%7.5%
$1,000,000–$1,499,9993.5%4.3%
$1,500,000 or more2.2%3.7%

Share of owner-occupied homes. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B25075. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Monthly housing costs in New Hampshire

Measure New Hampshire U.S.
Median rent (all units) $1,558$1,487
1-bedroom rent $1,250$1,301
2-bedroom rent $1,687$1,490
3-bedroom rent $1,930$1,677
Owner costs with a mortgage $2,399$2,035

Median gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Owner costs include the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities. American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

How affordable is New Hampshire?

At the median, rent takes about 19% of household income in New Hampshire. Housing experts treat 30% as the limit before a household is considered cost-burdened. To keep the median rent at 30% of income, a household would need to earn about $62,300 a year.

The median home is worth $458,800, or 4.6 times the median household income.

Household income in New Hampshire

The median household in New Hampshire earns $99,782 a year, 22% above the U.S. median of $81,604. About 17% of households earn $200,000 or more, while 10.9% earn less than $25,000.

Median household income: New Hampshire vs. U.S.

Median household income (yearly)

Median household income (yearly) New Hampshire: $99,782; U.S.: $81,604 New Hampshire $99,782 U.S. $81,604
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MeasureNew HampshireU.S.
Median household income (yearly)$99,782$81,604

American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Household income distribution in New Hampshire

Household income distribution in New Hampshire Share of households in New Hampshire by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $10,000, holds 4.1%; the top range, $200,000 or more, holds 17%. Median $99,782. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% Less than $10,000: 4.1% (U.S.: 5.1%) $10,000–$14,999: 2% (U.S.: 3.3%) $15,000–$19,999: 2% (U.S.: 2.8%) $20,000–$24,999: 2.8% (U.S.: 3.2%) $25,000–$29,999: 2.3% (U.S.: 3%) $30,000–$34,999: 3% (U.S.: 3.3%) $35,000–$39,999: 2.8% (U.S.: 3.2%) $40,000–$44,999: 2.7% (U.S.: 3.5%) $45,000–$49,999: 2.3% (U.S.: 3.2%) $50,000–$59,999: 5.7% (U.S.: 6.4%) $60,000–$74,999: 8.8% (U.S.: 9.2%) $75,000–$99,999: 11.7% (U.S.: 12.6%) $100,000–$124,999: 11.1% (U.S.: 10.4%) $125,000–$149,999: 9% (U.S.: 7.4%) $150,000–$199,999: 12.8% (U.S.: 9.7%) $200,000 or more: 17% (U.S.: 13.7%) $10–15K $20–25K $30–35K $40–45K $50–60K $75–100K $125–150K $200K+ Median $99,782 (New Hampshire) 17%
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RangeNew HampshireU.S.
Less than $10,0004.1%5.1%
$10,000–$14,9992%3.3%
$15,000–$19,9992%2.8%
$20,000–$24,9992.8%3.2%
$25,000–$29,9992.3%3%
$30,000–$34,9993%3.3%
$35,000–$39,9992.8%3.2%
$40,000–$44,9992.7%3.5%
$45,000–$49,9992.3%3.2%
$50,000–$59,9995.7%6.4%
$60,000–$74,9998.8%9.2%
$75,000–$99,99911.7%12.6%
$100,000–$124,99911.1%10.4%
$125,000–$149,9999%7.4%
$150,000–$199,99912.8%9.7%
$200,000 or more17%13.7%

Share of households. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B19001. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Income and home values

Measure New Hampshire U.S.
Median household income (yearly) $99,782$81,604
Median home value $458,800$360,600

American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Price levels compared with the U.S.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes Regional Price Parities: price levels for the same basket of goods and services, with the U.S. average set to 100. In 2024, New Hampshire scored 104.2 for all items. The highest category is utilities at 133.7; the lowest is goods at 98.6.

Regional price parities by category (U.S. = 100)

All items

All items New Hampshire: 104.2; U.S.: 100.0 New Hampshire 104.2 U.S. 100.0

Goods

Goods New Hampshire: 98.6; U.S.: 99.6 New Hampshire 98.6 U.S. 99.6

Housing (rents)

Housing (rents) New Hampshire: 114.9; U.S.: 100.6 New Hampshire 114.9 U.S. 100.6

Utilities

Utilities New Hampshire: 133.7; U.S.: 98.4 New Hampshire 133.7 U.S. 98.4

Other services

Other services New Hampshire: 103.9; U.S.: 100.1 New Hampshire 103.9 U.S. 100.1
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MeasureNew HampshireU.S.
All items104.2100.0
Goods98.699.6
Housing (rents)114.9100.6
Utilities133.798.4
Other services103.9100.1

Index, U.S. = 100. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities, 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities

Utilities and energy costs

Households in New Hampshire paid an average of 26.6¢ per kWh for electricity in July 2026, compared with 18.3¢ nationally. Over the past 12 months the average residential bill was $171 a month (U.S.: $157). Residential natural gas averaged $22.27 per thousand cubic feet over the 12 months to July 2026 (U.S.: $19.40).

Energy prices: New Hampshire vs. U.S.

Electricity price (¢/kWh)

Electricity price (¢/kWh) New Hampshire: 26.6¢; U.S.: 18.3¢ New Hampshire 26.6¢ U.S. 18.3¢

Average electric bill (monthly)

Average electric bill (monthly) New Hampshire: $171; U.S.: $157 New Hampshire $171 U.S. $157

Natural gas, 12-mo avg. ($/Mcf)

Natural gas, 12-mo avg. ($/Mcf) New Hampshire: $22.27; U.S.: $19.40 New Hampshire $22.27 U.S. $19.40
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MeasureNew HampshireU.S.
Electricity price (¢/kWh)26.6¢18.3¢
Average electric bill (monthly)$171$157
Natural gas, 12-mo avg. ($/Mcf)$22.27$19.40

Residential customers. Electricity price for July 2026; electric bill and natural gas are 12-month averages. U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly: residential retail sales; EIA Natural Gas Monthly: price delivered to residential consumers

Transportation and commuting

Workers in New Hampshire who commute spend an average of 27.5 minutes getting to work (U.S.: 27.2 minutes). The most common way to get to work is to drive alone (72.3% of workers); 16% work from home. Gasoline in the New England region (PADD 1A), which includes New Hampshire, averaged $4.31 a gallon for regular in September 2026, compared with $4.36 nationally. EIA publishes no separate New Hampshire price.

How workers get to work

How workers get to work New Hampshire: Drove alone 72.3%, Carpooled 7.2%, Public transit 0.6%, Walked 2.4%, Bicycle 0.2%, Worked from home 16%, Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.) 1.3%. U.S.: Drove alone 69.2%, Carpooled 9.2%, Public transit 3.7%, Walked 2.4%, Bicycle 0.5%, Worked from home 13.3%, Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.) 1.7%. Most common in New Hampshire: Drove alone. New Hampshire New Hampshire · Drove alone: 72.3% 72.3% New Hampshire · Carpooled: 7.2% New Hampshire · Public transit: 0.6% New Hampshire · Walked: 2.4% New Hampshire · Bicycle: 0.2% New Hampshire · Worked from home: 16% 16% New Hampshire · Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.): 1.3% U.S. U.S. · Drove alone: 69.2% 69.2% U.S. · Carpooled: 9.2% U.S. · Public transit: 3.7% U.S. · Walked: 2.4% U.S. · Bicycle: 0.5% U.S. · Worked from home: 13.3% 13.3% U.S. · Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.): 1.7%
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Means of transportationNew HampshireU.S.
Drove alone72.3%69.2%
Carpooled7.2%9.2%
Public transit0.6%3.7%
Walked2.4%2.4%
Bicycle0.2%0.5%
Worked from home16%13.3%
Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.)1.3%1.7%

Share of workers 16 and over. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B08301. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Travel time to work in New Hampshire

Travel time to work in New Hampshire Share of workers who do not work from home in New Hampshire by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than 5 min, holds 3.3%; the top range, 90 min or more, holds 3.3%. Mean 27.5 min. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 5% 10% 15% Less than 5 min: 3.3% (U.S.: 2.8%) 5–9 min: 10.2% (U.S.: 9.4%) 10–14 min: 12.5% (U.S.: 13.1%) 15–19 min: 14.8% (U.S.: 15%) 20–24 min: 12.9% (U.S.: 14.1%) 25–29 min: 7.8% (U.S.: 7%) 30–34 min: 12.6% (U.S.: 13.7%) 35–39 min: 3.8% (U.S.: 3.4%) 40–44 min: 4.2% (U.S.: 4.1%) 45–59 min: 8% (U.S.: 8.3%) 60–89 min: 6.7% (U.S.: 6.3%) 90 min or more: 3.3% (U.S.: 3%) <5 5–9 10–14 15–19 20–24 25–29 30–34 35–39 40–44 45–59 60–89 90+ Mean 27.5 min (New Hampshire) 14.8%
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RangeNew HampshireU.S.
Less than 5 min3.3%2.8%
5–9 min10.2%9.4%
10–14 min12.5%13.1%
15–19 min14.8%15%
20–24 min12.9%14.1%
25–29 min7.8%7%
30–34 min12.6%13.7%
35–39 min3.8%3.4%
40–44 min4.2%4.1%
45–59 min8%8.3%
60–89 min6.7%6.3%
90 min or more3.3%3%

Share of workers who do not work from home. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B08303. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Child care costs in New Hampshire

In 2022, full-time center-based care for an infant had a median price of $286 a week in the median New Hampshire county, or $14,894 over 52 weeks. That is 65% above the U.S. county median of $174. Prices are for 2022 and are not adjusted for inflation.

Weekly child care prices (2022)

Type of care New Hampshire (county median) U.S. (county median)
Center-based care, infant $286$174
Center-based care, toddler $272$153
Center-based care, preschool $238$144
Center-based care, school-age $213$120
Home-based family care, infant $197$143
Home-based family care, toddler $184$132
Home-based family care, preschool $184$131

Median weekly price for full-time care. State and U.S. figures are medians of county medians. Prices are for 2022 and are not adjusted for inflation. U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Source: National Database of Childcare Prices (U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau)

Food costs

USDA's moderate-cost food plan puts groceries for a family of four at $1,388 a month in August 2026; the thrifty plan comes to $1,024. USDA publishes these as national averages, not city figures, so they show a typical grocery budget rather than New Hampshire prices.

Monthly cost of food at home (August 2026)

USDA food plan U.S. family of 4 U.S. couple U.S. single man U.S. single woman
Thrifty $1,024$630$383$304
Low-cost $1,126$652$381$331
Moderate-cost $1,388$808$478$403
Liberal $1,679$1,007$583$515

Family of 4: two adults and two children aged 6–8 and 9–11. For a single man, the Thrifty plan costs more than the Low-cost plan: USDA re-evaluated the Thrifty plan in 2021, while the other plans still use older market baskets. USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Official Food Plans, August 2026. Source: USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food at Home (monthly reports)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in New Hampshire?

Median rent is $1,250 for a one-bedroom and $1,687 for a two-bedroom unit, including utilities the renter pays.

How much do most renters pay in New Hampshire?

Among renter households paying cash rent, 20.5% pay less than $1,000 a month, 53.1% pay $1,000 to $1,999, and 26.4% pay $2,000 or more (Census ACS 2024).

How much do you need to make to live in New Hampshire?

To keep the median rent of $1,558 at no more than 30% of income, a household needs about $62,300 a year before taxes. This covers housing only.

Is New Hampshire more expensive than the U.S. average?

Yes. The Bureau of Economic Analysis puts overall prices in New Hampshire at 104.2 for 2024 (U.S. = 100), 4.2% above average. Housing rents score 114.9.

How long is the average commute in New Hampshire?

27.5 minutes one way for workers who commute, compared with 27.2 minutes nationally (Census ACS 2024).

How much does infant day care cost in New Hampshire?

The median price for full-time center-based infant care was $286 a week in the median New Hampshire county in 2022, according to the Department of Labor's National Database of Childcare Prices.