Northeast ranking
Cheapest cities in New Hampshire
2 New Hampshire cities ranked by cost of living, cheapest first.
- Cities ranked
- 2
- Cheapest
- Manchester
- Most expensive
- Nashua
- Index range
- 107–126
Index 107
Index 126
All New Hampshire cities, ranked
Sorted by cost-of-living index — lowest (most affordable) first.
| # | City | Cost index | Median rent | Median income | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | 107 | $1,362/mo | $74,040 | 115K | Compare → |
| 2 | Nashua | 126 | $1,597/mo | $88,766 | 91K | Compare → |
What the numbers say
Across New Hampshire, Manchester is the most affordable city we track (cost index 107, with median rent around $1,362/mo), while Nashua sits at the top of the range with an index of 126—roughly 17% pricier than Manchester. Use the table above to compare any New Hampshire city directly against Manchester.
Most expensive cities in New Hampshire
The other end of the ranking — priciest first.