Cost of Living in New Boston, NH

Population 6,131 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

121
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

New Boston is a smaller New Hampshire community of around 6000 residents, where median household incomes of $151,412 and housing costs ($437,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, New Boston sits roughly 12 miles west of Manchester. Median home values run roughly 30% higher than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 143
Rent 87

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

About the Cost of Living in New Boston

The median home value in New Boston is $437,100 — 43% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,140/month, 13% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $151,412/year is 103% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, 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 59.8°F and lows of 40.4°F. Overall, New Boston has a cost of living index of 121 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$437,100
43% above avg
Median Rent
$1,140/mo
13% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
32.0x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,184
1 BR
$1,192
2 BR
$1,564
3 BR
$1,917
4 BR
$2,405
Owner-occupied 89.9%
Renter-occupied 10.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,140
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,754/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
35.5 min
31% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.3%
Carpooled
8.2%
Work from home
22.5%

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
$151,412
103% above avg
Per Capita Income
$60,740
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
35% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.1%
Graduate degree 12.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.3
Male median age 41
Female median age 39

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.8°F
Avg Low
40.4°F
Annual Precip
40.4"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343746597079848275625039
Low °F 171927384858646254423324
Precip" 2.442.733.453.333.384.043.303.353.723.883.483.29

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
83.6%
Good air days/yr
119
Max AQI recorded
69
PM2.5 days
293
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in New Boston, NH?

New Boston has a cost index of 121 (100 = national average). It is 21% above the national average.

What is average rent in New Boston, NH?

The median gross rent in New Boston is $1,140 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in New Boston?

The median home value in New Boston is $437,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in New Boston?

The median household income in New Boston is $151,412 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in New Boston, NH?

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

Is New Boston, NH affordable?

New Boston is above average in cost of living, with an index of 121 — about 21% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in New Boston?

New Boston has average high temperatures of 59.8°F and average lows of 40.4°F. Annual precipitation is 40.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

New Boston at a Glance

Population
6,131
Median Income
$151,412
Home Value
$437,100
Median Rent
$1,140/mo
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg High Temp
59.8°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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