Cost of living in Coos County, NH
Population 31,386 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Coos County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in Coos County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Coos County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Coos County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Coos 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 Coos 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 Coos County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Coos County
What it costs to live in Coos County each month.
- Rent $689
- Energy $219
- Water $55
- Groceries $371
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $442
- State tax $0
- Rent $848
- Energy $263
- Water $65
- Groceries $615
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $626
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,078
- Energy $328
- Water $75
- Groceries $933
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $626
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Coos County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Coos County?
In Coos County, NH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $689 per month, a two-bedroom averages $848 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,078 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Coos County?
In Coos County, NH, the average household income is $58,439 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,063 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Coos County?
The estimated cost of living in Coos County, NH is approximately $2,576 per month for a single person, $3,701 for a couple, $6,110 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Coos County?
The combined sales tax rate in Coos County, NH is 0.00%, which includes the New Hampshire state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Coos County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Coos County, NH would need approximately $2,576 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,439 per year ($4,870 per month). Coos County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Coos County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Coos County, NH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Coos County?
The average home value in Coos County, NH is $169,600, with average annual property taxes of $3,511, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Coos 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