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Cost of living in Rockingham County, NH

Part of the Boston Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,553/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 317,163 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,304 37%
Federal tax $804 23%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $371 10%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $219 6%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Rockingham County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,140
per month
1 bedroom
$1,304
per month
2 bedroom
$1,763
per month
3 bedroom
$2,037
per month
4 bedroom
$2,498
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Rockingham County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$113,927
per year
Individual earnings
$59,168
per year
Per capita
$59,710
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Rockingham County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$461,400
Annual property tax
$7,512

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Rockingham 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 Rockingham County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.4%

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 Rockingham 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 Rockingham County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.1 min
Drive alone
73.9%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
17.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Rockingham County

What it costs to live in Rockingham County each month.

Single person
$3,553
per month
  • Rent $1,304
  • Energy $219
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $371
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $804
  • State tax $0
Couple
$5,525
per month
  • Rent $1,763
  • Energy $263
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $615
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,535
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,978
per month
  • Rent $2,037
  • Energy $328
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $933
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,535
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Rockingham County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Rockingham County?

In Rockingham County, NH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,304 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,763 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,037 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Rockingham County?

In Rockingham County, NH, the average household income is $113,927 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $59,168 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Rockingham County?

The estimated cost of living in Rockingham County, NH is approximately $3,553 per month for a single person, $5,525 for a couple, $7,978 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Rockingham County?

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

Is Rockingham County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Rockingham County, NH would need approximately $3,553 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $113,927 per year ($9,494 per month). Rockingham County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Rockingham County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Rockingham County, NH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Rockingham County?

The average home value in Rockingham County, NH is $461,400, with average annual property taxes of $7,512, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Rockingham County compare to other areas?

You can compare Rockingham County, NH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Rockingham County is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 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