Cost of living in Carroll County, NH
Population 51,259 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Carroll County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in Carroll County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Carroll County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Carroll County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Carroll County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Carroll County
State and local tax rates for New Hampshire.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Carroll County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Carroll County
What it costs to live in Carroll County each month.
- Rent $902
- Energy $219
- Water $55
- Groceries $371
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $526
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,199
- Energy $263
- Water $65
- Groceries $615
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $1,028
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,509
- Energy $328
- Water $75
- Groceries $933
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $1,028
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Carroll County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Carroll County?
In Carroll County, NH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $902 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,199 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,509 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Carroll County?
In Carroll County, NH, the average household income is $82,961 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,223 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Carroll County?
The estimated cost of living in Carroll County, NH is approximately $2,873 per month for a single person, $4,454 for a couple, $6,943 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Carroll County?
The combined sales tax rate in Carroll County, NH is 0.00%, which includes the New Hampshire state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Carroll County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Carroll County, NH would need approximately $2,873 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $82,961 per year ($6,913 per month). Carroll County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Carroll County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Carroll County, NH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Carroll County?
The average home value in Carroll County, NH is $348,900, with average annual property taxes of $3,685, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Carroll County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP