Amherst, NH Cost of Living


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Amherst cost of living score
110.7
More expensive
10.7% higher
than the US average
4.6% higher
than the New Hampshire average
Amherst, New Hampshire gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 110.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.7% higher than the U.S. average and 4.6% lower than the average for New Hampshire.

Amherst, NH

Housing costs in Amherst?
A typical home costs $545,100, which is 61.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.4% more expensive than the average New Hampshire home, at $421,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Amherst costs $1,810 per month, which is 26.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 16.0% more than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Amherst?
To live comfortably in Amherst, New Hampshire, a minimum annual income of $104,400 for a family, and $55,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Amherst?
Amherst, NH is an affordable place to live, with a cost of living that is 11% lower than the national average. The median home value in Amherst is around $254,400, which is slightly higher than the national median of $229,700. However, the monthly housing costs are still quite reasonable at just over $1,200 for a two-bedroom apartment and under $2,100 for a four-bedroom house. Overall living expenses such as groceries and utilities are comparable to those found in other New England towns. Additionally, taxes are low compared to other states—there is no sales tax on food or clothing and New Hampshire has no income tax whatsoever. This makes Amherst an ideal location for retirees or those looking to relocate from high-tax areas.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAmherstNew HampshireUnited States
  110.7105.8100.0
  107.8107100
  83.082.9100.0
  161.0122.4100.0
  $545,100$421,300$338,100
  120.3%120.5%100.0%
  100.487.6100.0
  130.9109.5100.0

   100=National Average

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