Cost of Living in Greenland, NH

Population 4,070 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

175
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Greenland run well above the national baseline, with a median of $595,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $147,132 place the city among the better-paid New Hampshire metros. An unemployment rate of 0.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 30 miles east of Manchester, Greenland falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 77% higher than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 195
Rent 144

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Greenland

The median home value in Greenland is $595,100 — 95% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,890/month, 44% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $147,132/year is 97% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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 57.1°F and lows of 37.0°F. Overall, Greenland has a cost of living index of 175 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 75% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$595,100
95% above avg
Median Rent
$1,890/mo
44% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,346
1 BR
$1,498
2 BR
$1,963
3 BR
$2,365
4 BR
$2,603
Owner-occupied 87.4%
Renter-occupied 12.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,890
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,504/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
20.2 min
25% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
25.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.8%
Carpooled
4.5%
Walked
1.8%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
25.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 0.0%
State rate 0.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$147,132
97% above avg
Per Capita Income
$71,096
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 35.8%
Graduate degree 17.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 50.4
Male median age 49.5
Female median age 51

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.1°F
Avg Low
37.0°F
Annual Precip
47.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323643556675818072604838
Low °F 151625344453595750393022
Precip" 3.383.524.394.203.804.283.763.433.864.793.954.47

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Greenland, NH?

Greenland has a cost index of 175 (100 = national average). It is 75% above the national average.

What is average rent in Greenland, NH?

The median gross rent in Greenland is $1,890 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Greenland?

The median home value in Greenland is $595,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Greenland?

The median household income in Greenland is $147,132 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Greenland, NH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Greenland is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.

Is Greenland, NH affordable?

Greenland is above average in cost of living, with an index of 175 — about 75% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Greenland?

Greenland has average high temperatures of 57.1°F and average lows of 37.0°F. Annual precipitation is 47.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Greenland at a Glance

Population
4,070
Median Income
$147,132
Home Value
$595,100
Median Rent
$1,890/mo
Unemployment
0.0%
Avg High Temp
57.1°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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