A recent study from financial technology company SmartAsset shows where in NH people have the most favorable cost of living. The study, which compares median income and cost of living data nationwide, showed Rockingham and Hillsborough Countiesare the top places in NH where people can get the most mileage from their money.
For a look at the overall leaders in the state, check the table below:
| Rank | County, State | Cost of Living | Median Income | Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockingham, NH | $45,671 | $85,619 | 82.60 |
| 2 | Hillsborough, NH | $42,199 | $75,777 | 79.12 |
| 3 | Merrimack, NH | $39,504 | $69,856 | 77.92 |
| 4 | Belknap, NH | $38,065 | $65,834 | 76.21 |
| 5 | Strafford, NH | $40,308 | $67,805 | 74.12 |
| 6 | Grafton, NH | $37,053 | $61,036 | 72.58 |
| 7 | Cheshire, NH | $37,642 | $60,148 | 70.41 |
| 8 | Carroll, NH | $36,903 | $58,139 | 69.42 |
| 9 | Sullivan, NH | $37,977 | $59,419 | 68.94 |
| 10 | Coos, NH | $32,998 | $45,386 | 60.60 |
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