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9%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
23%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Lincoln New Hampshire National
Cost of living109110100
Groceries104103100
Health care105104100
Housing123125100
Transportation104103100
Utilities105106100
Lifestyle & Entertainment101103100
Household Items102102100
Education & Childcare101105100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Lincoln is 1% lower than the New Hampshire average
  • The cost of living in Lincoln is 9% higher than the national average
  • Lincoln housing is 23% higher than the national average
  • New Hampshire general sales tax is 100% lower than the national average
  • New Hampshire state income tax is 54% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$85,568$7,131$1,996$2,567
      Renters$0$0$0$0

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.