Cost of Living in Hillsborough County, NH

Modeled annual cost: $53,811.

Median family income: $124,104.

Affordability Snapshot

NH County Median

$48,593

State Rank

3thMost expensive counties in NH out of 10See New Hampshire county rankings

Median Income

$124,104

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Hillsborough County, NH.

$16,664 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$53,811

Per year

  • Housing:$16,664
  • Transport:$13,099
  • Taxes:$8,744
  • Other Costs:$6,592
  • Food:$4,569
  • Healthcare:$4,143
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in New Hampshire

1Coos County, NH
$42,716
2Sullivan County, NH
$46,142
3Carroll County, NH
$47,208
4Belknap County, NH
$47,413
5Cheshire County, NH
$47,455

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Cost of Living in Hillsborough County, NH (2026)