Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Rochester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New Hampshire is 9.2% cheaper than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $45,394 in Rochester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New Hampshire is cheaper than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Rochester
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. Rochester, NH
Compared to Manchester, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower