Alton, NH Cost of Living


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Alton cost of living score
102.2
More expensive
2.2% higher
than the US average
3.4% lower
than the New Hampshire average
Alton, New Hampshire gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.2% higher than the U.S. average and 3.4% higher than the average for New Hampshire.

Alton, NH

Housing costs in Alton?
A typical home costs $501,600, which is 48.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.1% more expensive than the average New Hampshire home, at $421,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alton costs $1,530 per month, which is 7.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Alton?
To live comfortably in Alton, New Hampshire, a minimum annual income of $96,120 for a family, and $48,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alton?
The cost of living in Alton, NH is quite affordable. The median home value is just over $220,000, which is well below the state and national averages. The cost of living index for Alton is 86.1, which is slightly lower than the U.S average of 100. This is due to a variety of factors such as low tax rates and a low cost of basic necessities like groceries and housing. Residents also benefit from having access to scenic recreational activities, making Alton an attractive choice for those looking for an affordable place to live with plenty of things to do in their free time.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAltonNew HampshireUnited States
  102.2105.8100.0
  110.5107100
  84.582.9100.0
  143.3122.4100.0
  $501,600$421,300$338,100
  121.9%120.5%100.0%
  78.287.6100.0
  107.8109.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My sister lives in Alton Bay. It is very scenic in the summer months and most of the local restaurants are over crowded with vacationers. In the winter it is dull, dull,  More

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