What is the cost of living in Concord, NH?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Concord has an overall cost of living index of 110, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to New Hampshire, Concord has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than New Hampshire's index of 111.
The standard of living in Concord ranks as #8 most affordable out of the 25 places we measured in New Hampshire. By definition, that implies Concord ranks as the #17 most expensive place in the Granite State.
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Concord Cost Of Living Vs. New Hampshire
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Concord. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Concord is 105.
The Groceries index in Concord is 106.
The Health index in Concord is 124.
The Housing index in Concord is 105.
The Transportation index in Concord is 104.
The Utilities index in Concord is 99.
| Living Expense | Concord | New Hampshire | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 111 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 124 | 126 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 102 | 100 |
Concord Cost Of Living Compared To New Hampshire Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
For more reading on cost of living around New Hampshire, check out:
- Most Expensive Cities In New Hampshire
- Most Affordable Cities In New Hampshire
- Average Rent In New Hampshire
Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Concord, NH Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in New Hampshire, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Concord is $445,978.
The Median Rent in Concord is $1,441.
The Median Income in Concord is $84,902.
The Home Value To Income in Concord is 5.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Concord is 0.2x.
| Statistic | Concord | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $445,978 | $507,347 | $332,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,441 | $1,491 | $1,413 |
| Median Income | $84,902 | $99,031 | $80,734 |
| Home Value To Income | 5.3x | 5.1x | 4.1x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.2x | 0.18x | 0.21x |
Concord, NH Costs By Category
Detailed Concord Services costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Concord | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.25 | $1.28 |
| Movie | $13.07 | $12.13 |
| Bowling | $25.44 | $18 |
| Haircut | $26.58 | $24.26 |
| Beauty Salon | $67.97 | $45.56 |
Detailed Concord Groceries costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Concord | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $5.47 | $5.84 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.44 | $1.57 |
| Milk | $4.75 | $4.67 |
| Potatoes | $5.01 | $4.93 |
| Pizza | $11.66 | $12.09 |
| Beer | $9.82 | $10.41 |
| Toothpaste | $3.73 | $3.7 |
Detailed Concord Health costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Concord | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | $115.0 | $125.68 |
| Doctor | $164.0 | $135.78 |
| Dentist | $136.17 | $113.29 |
Detailed Concord Transportation costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Concord | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.33 | $3.46 |
| Tire Balancing | $86.0 | $59.92 |
Detailed Concord Utilities costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Concord | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| All Electricity | $294.4 | $193.99 |
| Phone | $186.72 | $192.25 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Concord
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Concord. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Manchester, NH has a cost of living index of 112, 1.0x Concord.
Franklin, NH has a cost of living index of 104, 0.9x Concord.
South Hooksett, NH has a cost of living index of 116, 1.1x Concord.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Concord |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 115,643 | 112 | 1.0x |
| Franklin, NH | 8,799 | 104 | 0.9x |
| South Hooksett, NH | 5,902 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Hooksett, NH | 5,876 | 111 | 1.0x |
