What is the cost of living in Hooksett, NH?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hooksett has an overall cost of living index of 111, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to New Hampshire, Hooksett has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than New Hampshire's index of 111.
The standard of living in Hooksett ranks as #10 most affordable out of the 25 places we measured in New Hampshire. By definition, that implies Hooksett ranks as the #15 most expensive place in the Granite State.
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Hooksett Cost Of Living Vs. New Hampshire
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hooksett. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Hooksett is 103.
The Groceries index in Hooksett is 105.
The Health index in Hooksett is 136.
The Housing index in Hooksett is 108.
The Transportation index in Hooksett is 105.
The Utilities index in Hooksett is 103.
| Living Expense | Hooksett | New Hampshire | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 111 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 136 | 126 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 102 | 100 |
Hooksett 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
Hooksett, 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 Hooksett is $522,158.
The Median Rent in Hooksett is $1,811.
The Median Income in Hooksett is $101,053.
The Home Value To Income in Hooksett is 5.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Hooksett is 0.22x.
| Statistic | Hooksett | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $522,158 | $507,347 | $332,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,811 | $1,491 | $1,413 |
| Median Income | $101,053 | $99,031 | $80,734 |
| Home Value To Income | 5.2x | 5.1x | 4.1x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.22x | 0.18x | 0.21x |
Hooksett, NH Costs By Category
Detailed Hooksett Services costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Hooksett | 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 Hooksett Groceries costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Hooksett | 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 Hooksett Health costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Hooksett | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | $115.0 | $125.68 |
| Doctor | $164.0 | $135.78 |
| Dentist | $136.17 | $113.29 |
Detailed Hooksett Transportation costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Hooksett | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.33 | $3.46 |
| Tire Balancing | $86.0 | $59.92 |
Detailed Hooksett Utilities costs vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Hooksett | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| All Electricity | $294.4 | $193.99 |
| Phone | $186.72 | $192.25 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hooksett
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Hooksett. 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 Hooksett.
Concord, NH has a cost of living index of 110, 1.0x Hooksett.
Derry, NH has a cost of living index of 114, 1.0x Hooksett.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hooksett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 115,643 | 112 | 1.0x |
| Concord, NH | 44,375 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Derry, NH | 21,339 | 114 | 1.0x |
| Londonderry, NH | 12,225 | 126 | 1.1x |
| South Hooksett, NH | 5,902 | 116 | 1.0x |
| East Merrimack, NH | 5,081 | 110 | 1.0x |
