Cost of Living in Newmarket, NH

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17%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
46%
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 Newmarket New Hampshire National
Cost of living117110100
Groceries103103100
Health care103104100
Housing146125100
Transportation104103100
Utilities107106100
Lifestyle & Entertainment108103100
Household Items101102100
Education & Childcare108105100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Newmarket is 6% higher than the New Hampshire average
  • The cost of living in Newmarket is 17% higher than the national average
  • Newmarket housing is 46% 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$157,103$13,092$3,665$4,714
      Renters$83,270$6,939$1,943$2,498
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Newmarket is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Newmarket has a median income of about $157,103 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $3,665 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $83,270. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,943 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      New Hampshire Sales Tax

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      New Hampshire 4% 4%

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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.
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