Cost of Living in Merrimack County, NH

Modeled annual cost: $49,730.

Median family income: $116,752.

Affordability Snapshot

NH County Median

$48,593

State Rank

5thMost expensive counties in NH out of 10See New Hampshire county rankings

Median Income

$116,752

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Merrimack County, NH.

$14,093 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$49,730

Per year

  • Transport:$14,093
  • Housing:$13,440
  • Taxes:$7,888
  • Other Costs:$5,581
  • Food:$4,535
  • Healthcare:$4,193
  • 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 Merrimack County, NH (2026)