Concord, New Hampshire has an overall cost of living index of 96.8, which is 3.2 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,360 per month, while the typical home is valued around $323,700. Households earn a median of $83,701 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$83,701
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,360
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$323,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
96.8
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
96.8
Goods
95.4
Rents / Housing
93.9
Services
84.4
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
State Income Tax
None
No state income tax on wages
State Sales Tax
None
No statewide sales tax
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $134,550 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $84,080 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $56,600 |
| ⚡Electrician | $54,750 |
| 📊Accountant | $100,030 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
44,219
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Concord?
Concord has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 96.8. The US national average is 100, so Concord is 3.2 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Concord?
The median gross rent in Concord is $1,360 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Concord?
The median household income in Concord is $83,701 per year.
What is the median home value in Concord?
The median home value in Concord is $323,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Concord?
Air quality data for Concord is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Concord?
New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages and no statewide sales tax (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology