Cost of Living in Brookline, NH
Population 5,697 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Brookline a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $480,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.6% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Geographically, Brookline sits roughly 20 miles west of Lowell. Median home values run roughly 22% higher than Lowell's $395,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Brookline
The median home value in Brookline is $480,100 — 57% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,235/month, 70% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $165,942/year is 123% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.6%, 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 59.5°F and lows of 38.3°F. Overall, Brookline has a cost of living index of 162 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 62% more expensive.
Brookline 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 | 45 | 58 | 70 | 78 | 83 | 82 | 74 | 62 | 50 | 40 |
| Low °F | 16 | 17 | 25 | 35 | 46 | 56 | 62 | 60 | 51 | 40 | 30 | 22 |
| Precip" | 2.65 | 2.82 | 3.82 | 3.78 | 3.60 | 4.11 | 3.52 | 3.36 | 3.98 | 4.48 | 3.58 | 3.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Brookline, NH?
Brookline has a cost index of 162 (100 = national average). It is 62% above the national average.
What is average rent in Brookline, NH?
The median gross rent in Brookline is $2,235 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Brookline?
The median home value in Brookline is $480,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Brookline?
The median household income in Brookline is $165,942 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Brookline, NH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Brookline is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.
Is Brookline, NH affordable?
Brookline is above average in cost of living, with an index of 162 — about 62% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Brookline?
Brookline has average high temperatures of 59.5°F and average lows of 38.3°F. Annual precipitation is 43.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Brookline at a Glance
- Population
- 5,697
- Median Income
- $165,942
- Home Value
- $480,100
- Median Rent
- $2,235/mo
- Unemployment
- 0.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 59.5°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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