Cost of Living in Charlestown, NH
Population 4,872 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Charlestown a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $173,000. An unemployment rate of 2.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, Charlestown is about 50 miles west of Manchester, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 49% lower than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Charlestown
The median home value in Charlestown is $172,500 — 43% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,169/month, 11% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,614/year is 35% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.0%, 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 56.5°F and lows of 34.6°F. Overall, Charlestown has a cost of living index of 70 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% less expensive.
Charlestown 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 | 30 | 33 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 76 | 81 | 80 | 72 | 59 | 46 | 35 |
| Low °F | 11 | 13 | 21 | 32 | 43 | 52 | 57 | 55 | 48 | 37 | 28 | 18 |
| Precip" | 2.80 | 2.23 | 2.98 | 3.35 | 3.49 | 3.78 | 3.86 | 3.56 | 3.61 | 4.16 | 3.34 | 3.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Charlestown, NH?
Charlestown has a cost index of 70 (100 = national average). It is 30% below the national average.
What is average rent in Charlestown, NH?
The median gross rent in Charlestown is $1,169 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Charlestown?
The median home value in Charlestown is $172,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Charlestown?
The median household income in Charlestown is $48,614 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Charlestown, NH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Charlestown is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.
Is Charlestown, NH affordable?
Yes, Charlestown is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 70 — about 30% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Charlestown?
Charlestown has average high temperatures of 56.5°F and average lows of 34.6°F. Annual precipitation is 40.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Charlestown at a Glance
- Population
- 4,872
- Median Income
- $48,614
- Home Value
- $172,500
- Median Rent
- $1,169/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.5°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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