Merrimack, New Hampshire vs. Athol, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athol, Massachusetts is 15.5% cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $42,264 in Athol, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athol, Massachusetts is cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Athol
than in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Merrimack, NH vs. Athol, MA
Compared to Merrimack, Athol is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower