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Cost of living in Grafton County, NH

Estimated monthly cost
$2,964/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 91,759 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,026 35%
Federal tax $563 19%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $371 13%
Transport $250 8%
Energy $219 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Grafton County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,104
per month
1 bedroom
$1,026
per month
2 bedroom
$1,487
per month
3 bedroom
$1,725
per month
4 bedroom
$1,579
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Grafton County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$84,021
per year
Individual earnings
$44,499
per year
Per capita
$49,835
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Grafton County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$298,500
Annual property tax
$5,624

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Grafton County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$143
per month · 23.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$76
per month
Annual total
$2,628
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Grafton County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.0%

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 Grafton County

State and local tax rates for New Hampshire.

No state income tax
New Hampshire does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
0.0%
Combined sales tax
0.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Grafton County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.8 min
Drive alone
68.2%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
15.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Grafton County

What it costs to live in Grafton County each month.

Single person
$2,964
per month
  • Rent $1,026
  • Energy $219
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $371
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $563
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,689
per month
  • Rent $1,487
  • Energy $263
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $615
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,045
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,106
per month
  • Rent $1,725
  • Energy $328
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $933
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,045
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Grafton County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Grafton County?

In Grafton County, NH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,026 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,487 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,725 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Grafton County?

In Grafton County, NH, the average household income is $84,021 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,499 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Grafton County?

The estimated cost of living in Grafton County, NH is approximately $2,964 per month for a single person, $4,689 for a couple, $7,106 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Grafton County?

The combined sales tax rate in Grafton County, NH is 0.00%, which includes the New Hampshire state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Grafton County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Grafton County, NH would need approximately $2,964 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $84,021 per year ($7,002 per month). Grafton County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Grafton County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Grafton County, NH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Grafton County?

The average home value in Grafton County, NH is $298,500, with average annual property taxes of $5,624, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Grafton County compare to other areas?

You can compare Grafton County, NH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Grafton County is in the Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VT metro area.

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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
Methodology All data sources