Strafford, New Hampshire vs. Amherst, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New Hampshire is 14.0% more expensive than Strafford, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $57,018 in Amherst, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Strafford, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New Hampshire is more expensive than Strafford, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Amherst
than in Strafford, New Hampshire
Strafford, NH vs. Amherst, NH
Compared to Strafford, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher