Cost of Living
New Hampshire has a higher than average rating, ranking #42 in the cost of living index with a score of 17.4% above the national average. However, New Hampshire is more affordable than each of its neighbors except Vermont, which ranks #41.
Housing
Buying a Home
The median home price in New Hampshire is $430,000 and this has been increasing at a rapid rate over the last few years. A fixed 15 or 30 year loan currently can be expected to have an interest rate between four and five percent.
Property Taxes in New Hampshire are the highest in the country, at around a 1.89% effective rate. See Property Taxes for more information.
Renting
| Studio | One Bedroom | Two Bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| $876 | $1,118 | $1,498 |
The price to rent has increased by ~25% over the last five years.
Utilities
Heating
| Studio | One Bedroom | Two Bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| $122 | $145 | $184 |
Electricity
New Hampshire has four primary residential electric utility providers: PSNH, Unitil, National Grid, and the NHEC. Typical energy bills vary moderately between these companies.
| National Grid | PSNH | Unitil | NHEC |
|---|---|---|---|
| $81 | $85 | $95 | $100 |
Waste Management
Most Waste Management in New Hampshire is handled by the municipality or by a private disposal company.
Wifi/Internet
Phone Services
Water
Most New Hampshire residents get their water from private wells (38%) or a municipal utility. Some residents also use one of New Hampshire's private water utility companies (15%). Water rates at present range from a low of about $250 annually to a high of just over $1,000 for a typical year-round residential customer.
Food
Transportation
Healthcare & Insurances
Childcare
Private School Tuition
New Hampshire State Voucher (School Choice) programs enable taxpayer dollars to be returned to the parent for use at private schools.
