Manchester, NH Cost Of Living
Manchester's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In New Hampshire
In America
What is the cost of living in Manchester, NH?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Manchester has an overall cost of living index of 108 which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only New Hampshire, Manchester has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than New Hampshire's index of 113.
The standard of living in Manchester ranks as #3,955 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in New Hampshire. By definition, that implies Manchester ranks as the #2,464 most expensive place in the Granite State.
Manchester Cost Of Living Vs. New Hampshire
| Living Expense | Manchester | New Hampshire | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 113 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 114 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 113 | 124 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 113 | 100 | |
Manchester, NH Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in New Hampshire, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Manchester | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $241,600 | $272,300 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,160 | $1,145 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $62,087 | $77,923 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.9x | 3.5x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.22x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Detailed Manchester Services Costs Vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Manchester | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.98 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $8.77 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $19.0 | $14.67 |
Detailed Manchester Groceries Costs Vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Manchester | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.49 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.19 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.79 | $2.05 |
Detailed Manchester Health Costs Vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Manchester | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $25.03 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $41.18 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.64 | $2.34 |
Detailed Manchester Transportation Costs Vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Manchester | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.41 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $11.09 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.99 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $101.89 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $152.49 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $121.64 | $99.13 |
Detailed Manchester Utilities Costs Vs. New Hampshire
| Item | Manchester | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.0 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $51.84 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $205.73 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $179.98 | $175.64 |
Manchester SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Manchester
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Manchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua, NH | 89,052 | 113 | 1.0x |
| Concord, NH | 43,503 | 109 | 1.0x |
| Derry, NH | 22,891 | 109 | 1.0x |
| Londonderry, NH | 12,053 | 120 | 1.1x |
| Milford, NH | 8,644 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Hudson, NH | 7,230 | 111 | 1.0x |
| South Hooksett, NH | 5,911 | 111 | 1.0x |
| Hooksett, NH | 5,517 | 112 | 1.0x |
