2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 35 cities in New Hampshire.
Average median home value across New Hampshire cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in New Hampshire.
COL index 101.9 vs. national average of 100. Expect higher living costs than the national average.
Quick look at the cost extremes across New Hampshire.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newfields CDP | 116.0 | Expensive | $478,800 | N/A |
| 2 | Durham CDP | 113.9 | Expensive | $451,000 | N/A |
| 3 | Melvin Village CDP | 111.9 | Expensive | $423,900 | N/A |
| 4 | Meredith CDP | 111.3 | Expensive | $415,800 | N/A |
| 5 | Contoocook CDP | 110.0 | Expensive | $399,400 | N/A |
| 6 | Hancock CDP | 109.2 | Moderate | $388,000 | N/A |
| 7 | Goffstown CDP | 108.9 | Moderate | $385,000 | N/A |
| 8 | Newmarket CDP | 107.4 | Moderate | $364,800 | N/A |
| 9 | Wolfeboro CDP | 107.3 | Moderate | $363,200 | N/A |
| 10 | Manchester | 105.3 | Moderate | $336,300 | N/A |
| 11 | Concord | 104.5 | Moderate | N/A | N/A |
| 12 | Peterborough CDP | 104.3 | Moderate | $323,700 | N/A |
| 13 | Laconia | 103.2 | Moderate | $308,800 | N/A |
| 14 | Somersworth | 102.2 | Moderate | $295,800 | N/A |
| 15 | Lincoln CDP | 101.3 | Moderate | $283,500 | N/A |
| 16 | Enfield CDP | 100.6 | Moderate | $274,500 | N/A |
| 17 | Plymouth CDP | 100.6 | Moderate | $274,200 | N/A |
| 18 | Greenville CDP | 100.4 | Moderate | $271,300 | N/A |
| 19 | North Conway CDP | 100.4 | Moderate | $271,100 | N/A |
| 20 | Henniker CDP | 100.1 | Moderate | $267,500 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources