Cost of living in Manchester, NH Livability score 62 · cost-of-living index 105.6 (US = 100)
How Manchester compares Where Manchester falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 106 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 106 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $526k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $526k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $292 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $292 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 0.0% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 0.0% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 1.88% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 1.88% Violent crime (per 100k) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k): 120 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 120 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 27.2 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 27.2 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 81° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 81° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 10° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 10° Map of Manchester Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 105.6 #173 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 98.7 #154 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $6.01 #173 of 200 Median household income $95,112 #15 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $50,211 #12 of 200
Economy Metric Value US rank Unemployment rate 3.69% #19 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +4.0% #96 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value US rank Median home price $526,340 #169 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 5.5× #139 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +2.2% #82 of 200 Price per square foot $292 #169 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 1,800 sqft Median rent (monthly) $2,136 #167 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 706 Median days on market 6 #5 of 200
Taxes Metric Value US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 9.6% #68 of 200 Combined sales tax 0.00% #1 of 200 State income tax (top rate) None Capital gains tax None #1 of 200 High earners No special surtax Effective property tax rate 1.88% #183 of 200 Median property tax paid $6,681 #192 of 200
Healthcare & childcare Metric Value US rank Healthcare (annual, single adult) $7,800 #182 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $15,000 #141 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value US rank Annual registration $130 #107 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) 1.80% of value (~$504/yr) #173 of 200 Emissions testing Required Emissions detail Required in major metro counties DMV & license offices 4 Avg commute to work 27 min #162 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value US rank Electricity 27.2¢/kWh #162 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $245 #162 of 200 Gasoline $3.25/gal #83 of 200
Insurance Metric Value US rank Home insurance (annual) $1,000 #4 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $1,200 #3 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: hurricanes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $650 #41 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $100 #1 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 37 #16 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 400 #12 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 7,200 #190 of 200 Avg summer high 81°F #9 of 200 Avg winter low 10°F #190 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 5b Frost window 05-10 → 10-10
Safety Metric Value US rank Violent crime (per 100k) 120 #2 of 200 Property crime (per 100k) 1,100 #3 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value US rank Grocery stores 120 #5 of 200 Parks 60 Hiking areas 15 Golf courses 15 Shooting ranges 4 Lakes 4
Permits Metric Value US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 3 #87 of 200 Permit detail Moderate
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
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