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Cost of Living in New Hampshire

2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in New Hampshire (NH).

79.43%
Expense Difficulty
5.19%
Behind on Rent
9.56%
Uninsured
59%
Employed
33.79%
AI Usage
$1,350
Median Rent
44.3%
Cost-Burdened Renters
2.4%
Unemployment Rate

New Hampshire vs. National Average

Expense Difficulty1.0 pts better
NH: 79.43%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind3.4 pts better
NH: 5.19%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured1.9 pts worse
NH: 9.56%
US: 7.67%
Employed2.1 pts better
NH: 59%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage9.3 pts better
NH: 33.79%
US: 24.45%

Cost of Living Overview

About This Data

Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for New Hampshire reflect the New England division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.