Cost of Living · New Hampshire
Most Affordable Counties in New Hampshire 2026
Ranked by housing affordability including median rent and home values.
Top 10 — Cost of Living in New Hampshire
Score reflects cost of living only — not overall county quality.
All New Hampshire Counties — Cost of Living Rankings
10 counties ranked by cost of living score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Cost of Living Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coos County, NH | 44.5 | 41.2 |
| 2 | Carroll County, NH | 15.6 | 49 |
| 3 | Sullivan County, NH | 15.5 | 42.8 |
| 4 | Belknap County, NH | 12.1 | 38.3 |
| 5 | Cheshire County, NH | 11.7 | 43.4 |
| 6 | Grafton County, NH | 10.9 | 44.5 |
| 7 | Merrimack County, NH | 8.3 | 43.6 |
| 8 | Strafford County, NH | 6.6 | 40.1 |
| 9 | Hillsborough County, NH | 4.5 | 39.3 |
| 10 | Rockingham County, NH | 3.4 | 48.9 |