Cost of Living in Berlin, NH
Population 9,473 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $43,972, median household incomes in Berlin land roughly 41% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators.
Geographically, Berlin lies roughly 105 miles north of the nearest major metro, Manchester. Median home values run roughly 66% lower than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Berlin
The median home value in Berlin is $113,500 — 63% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $804/month, 39% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $43,972/year is 41% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, above 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 54.4°F and lows of 28.4°F. Overall, Berlin has a cost of living index of 47 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% less expensive.
Berlin has limited residential data
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🏠 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 | 27 | 30 | 39 | 53 | 67 | 75 | 80 | 78 | 71 | 57 | 44 | 32 |
| Low °F | 3 | 3 | 14 | 27 | 37 | 47 | 52 | 50 | 42 | 32 | 23 | 12 |
| Precip" | 2.00 | 1.66 | 2.07 | 3.07 | 3.48 | 4.26 | 4.04 | 3.94 | 3.12 | 3.74 | 2.78 | 2.31 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Berlin, NH?
Berlin has a cost index of 47 (100 = national average). It is 53% below the national average.
What is average rent in Berlin, NH?
The median gross rent in Berlin is $804 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Berlin?
The median home value in Berlin is $113,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Berlin?
The median household income in Berlin is $43,972 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Berlin, NH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Berlin is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.
Is Berlin, NH affordable?
Yes, Berlin is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 47 — about 53% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Berlin?
Berlin has average high temperatures of 54.4°F and average lows of 28.4°F. Annual precipitation is 36.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Berlin at a Glance
- Population
- 9,473
- Median Income
- $43,972
- Home Value
- $113,500
- Median Rent
- $804/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 54.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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