A New York financial technology company, SmartAsset has recently released a study on the best places to save money in America. The study is a comparison of each county's income, cost of living, purchasing power, and taxes, which helps determine the locations where saving money is easiest.
Below, look at how HIllsborough County performed compared to other counties in the Granite State.
| Rank | County | Median Household Income | Cost of Living | Purchasing Power | Estimated Tax Rate | Best Places to Save Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockingham, NH | $81,198 | $33,071 | 2.50 | 12.00% | 78.00 |
| 2 | Hillsborough, NH | $71,244 | $32,716 | 2.20 | 12.00% | 68.00 |
| 3 | Merrimack, NH | $65,983 | $31,680 | 2.10 | 12.00% | 65.00 |
| 4 | Belknap, NH | $62,159 | $30,612 | 2.00 | 12.00% | 63.00 |
| 5 | Strafford, NH | $60,711 | $32,460 | 1.90 | 12.00% | 57.00 |
| 6 | Sullivan, NH | $56,032 | $30,624 | 1.80 | 12.00% | 55.00 |
| 7 | Cheshire, NH | $57,782 | $31,644 | 1.80 | 12.00% | 55.00 |
| 8 | Grafton, NH | $55,762 | $30,876 | 1.80 | 12.00% | 54.00 |
| 9 | Carroll, NH | $53,306 | $30,708 | 1.70 | 12.00% | 52.00 |
| 10 | Coos, NH | $42,312 | $28,968 | 1.50 | 12.00% | 42.00 |
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