Question 1

What is the cost of living in New Hampshire?

Accepted Answer

New Hampshire's overall price level (BEA Regional Price Parity) is 105.66, where 100 equals the U.S. average. That means everyday goods, services, and housing cost about 5.7% more than the national average. HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,528/month.

Question 2

What is the average salary in New Hampshire?

Accepted Answer

Across the 100 BLS-tracked occupation categories with published data in New Hampshire, the average median wage is $160,410. The single highest-paying occupation here is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $555,670/year (BLS OEWS).

Question 3

What are the highest-paying jobs in New Hampshire?

Accepted Answer

Based on BLS OEWS data, the top-paying occupations in New Hampshire are: 1) Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $555,670; 2) Surgeons, All Other at $534,870; 3) Dermatologists at $516,230; 4) Radiologists at $506,010; 5) Anesthesiologists at $481,640. Click any occupation above to see the full wage breakdown (10th to 90th percentile).

Question 4

How much does it cost to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in New Hampshire?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in New Hampshire is $1,528/month. FMR is the rent level HUD uses to administer housing assistance and reflects the 40th percentile of standard-quality rentals, updated annually.

Question 5

Where does AffordMap's New Hampshire data come from?

Accepted Answer

Salary figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. Cost of living comes from the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (RPP). Rent comes from HUD Fair Market Rents. All three are federal datasets, updated annually, and free to use. AffordMap pairs them so you can see what a salary actually buys after local costs.

Rank	Occupation	Category	Median salary	Hourly
81	Insurance Underwriters	Business & Finance	$104K	$49.97/hr
82	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	Healthcare	$104K	$49.89/hr
83	Social Workers, All Other	Community & Social	$104K	$49.86/hr
84	Mechanical Engineers	Engineering	$104K	$49.84/hr
85	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$103K	N/A
86	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$102K	N/A
87	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$102K	N/A
88	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	Repair & Maintenance	$102K	$49.12/hr
89	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	Engineering	$102K	$49.07/hr
90	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$102K	N/A

Top Paying Jobs in New Hampshire

Highest paying careers in New Hampshire

Affordability snapshot: New Hampshire

Metro areas in New Hampshire