The median home price in New Hampshire is $470,000, above the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $83,500, the price-to-income ratio is 5.6x.
Property taxes in New Hampshire average 2.18% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $10,246 per year, or $854 per month added to your mortgage payment. This is significantly above the national average of 1.1%, making property taxes a major factor in your total housing cost.
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which means more of your gross salary goes to your take-home pay. This effectively increases your purchasing power compared to states with income tax.
The cost of living index in New Hampshire is 115 (national average = 100). Expect to pay more for groceries, transportation, and healthcare in addition to housing.