Cost of Living in Concord, NH
Population 44,219 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
The Concord cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $324,000, rents near $1,360 a month.
Concord sits roughly 20 miles northwest of Manchester — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Manchester's $336,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Concord
The median home value in Concord is $323,700 — 6% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,360/month, 4% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $83,701/year is 12% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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 58.3°F and lows of 36.1°F, with about 67.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Concord has a cost of living index of 105 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% more expensive.
🏠 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 | 32 | 35 | 44 | 58 | 69 | 78 | 83 | 82 | 74 | 61 | 48 | 37 |
| Low °F | 13 | 15 | 23 | 33 | 44 | 54 | 59 | 57 | 49 | 38 | 29 | 20 |
| Precip" | 2.80 | 2.75 | 3.28 | 3.43 | 3.47 | 3.77 | 3.62 | 3.63 | 3.63 | 4.43 | 3.44 | 3.70 |
| Snow" | 17.1 | 16.9 | 13.6 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 14.3 |
💨 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 Concord, NH?
Concord has a cost index of 105 (100 = national average). It is 5% above the national average.
What is average rent in Concord, NH?
The median gross rent in Concord is $1,360 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Concord?
The median home value in Concord is $323,700 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Concord?
The median household income in Concord is $83,701 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Concord, NH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Concord is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.
Is Concord, NH affordable?
Concord is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 105 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Concord?
Concord has average high temperatures of 58.3°F and average lows of 36.1°F. Annual precipitation is 42". Average annual snowfall is 67.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Concord at a Glance
- Population
- 44,219
- Median Income
- $83,701
- Home Value
- $323,700
- Median Rent
- $1,360/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 58.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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