Cost of Living in Auburn, NH
Population 6,031 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Auburn sits on the smaller end of the New Hampshire city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, Auburn is part of the immediate Manchester metro area. Median home values run roughly 63% higher than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Auburn
The median home value in Auburn is $547,900 — 80% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,960/month, 49% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $146,290/year is 96% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. New Hampshire charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 59.8°F and lows of 40.4°F. Overall, Auburn has a cost of living index of 167 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 67% more expensive.
Auburn has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 34 | 37 | 46 | 59 | 70 | 79 | 84 | 82 | 75 | 62 | 50 | 39 |
| Low °F | 17 | 19 | 27 | 38 | 48 | 58 | 64 | 62 | 54 | 42 | 33 | 24 |
| Precip" | 2.44 | 2.73 | 3.45 | 3.33 | 3.38 | 4.04 | 3.30 | 3.35 | 3.72 | 3.88 | 3.48 | 3.29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Auburn, NH?
Auburn has a cost index of 167 (100 = national average). It is 67% above the national average.
What is average rent in Auburn, NH?
The median gross rent in Auburn is $1,960 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Auburn?
The median home value in Auburn is $547,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Auburn?
The median household income in Auburn is $146,290 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Auburn, NH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Auburn is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.
Is Auburn, NH affordable?
Auburn is above average in cost of living, with an index of 167 — about 67% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Auburn?
Auburn has average high temperatures of 59.8°F and average lows of 40.4°F. Annual precipitation is 40.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Auburn at a Glance
- Population
- 6,031
- Median Income
- $146,290
- Home Value
- $547,900
- Median Rent
- $1,960/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 59.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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