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Cost of living in Strafford County, NH

Part of the Boston Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,174/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 131,743 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,156 36%
Federal tax $573 18%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $371 12%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $219 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Strafford County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,169
per month
1 bedroom
$1,156
per month
2 bedroom
$1,549
per month
3 bedroom
$1,690
per month
4 bedroom
$1,809
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Strafford County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$86,564
per year
Individual earnings
$45,061
per year
Per capita
$44,406
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Strafford County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$332,400
Annual property tax
$6,582

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Strafford 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 Strafford County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.8%

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 Strafford 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 Strafford County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.8 min
Drive alone
72.4%
Public transit
1.5%
Work from home
15.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Strafford County

What it costs to live in Strafford County each month.

Single person
$3,174
per month
  • Rent $1,156
  • Energy $219
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $371
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $573
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,863
per month
  • Rent $1,549
  • Energy $263
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $615
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,087
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,183
per month
  • Rent $1,690
  • Energy $328
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $933
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,087
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Strafford County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Strafford County?

In Strafford County, NH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,156 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,549 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,690 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Strafford County?

In Strafford County, NH, the average household income is $86,564 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,061 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Strafford County?

The estimated cost of living in Strafford County, NH is approximately $3,174 per month for a single person, $4,863 for a couple, $7,183 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Strafford County?

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

Is Strafford County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Strafford County, NH would need approximately $3,174 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $86,564 per year ($7,214 per month). Strafford County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Strafford County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Strafford County, NH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Strafford County?

The average home value in Strafford County, NH is $332,400, with average annual property taxes of $6,582, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Strafford County compare to other areas?

You can compare Strafford County, NH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Strafford 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