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Nashua, NH is a great place to settle down and call home. It is located in close proximity to Boston, MA as well as Manchester, NH — both of which house major companies like Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, Autodesk Inc., and Fidelity Investments. The cost of living in Nashua is very affordable with 2 bedroom rent ringing in at $1,840 compared to the US average of $1,430. Grocery costs are also slightly higher than the national average but still reasonable. Nashua offers small town charm combined with big city amenities; making it an ideal place for those who are looking to be close to larger cities while still being able to enjoy a more laid back lifestyle. Furthermore, Nashua boasts plenty of outdoor activities such as kayaking trips on the Merrimack River or cycling along the nature trails at Mine Falls Park. With so much to offer potential residents — from employment opportunities to recreational activities — Nashua is an ideal location for starting or raising a family.

Nashua has an unemployment rate of 3.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Nashua has seen the job market increase by 2.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 32.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Nashua
- The Sales Tax Rate for Nashua is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Nashua is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Nashua
- The average income of a Nashua resident is $32,842 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Nashua resident is $78,501 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyNashua, New HampshireUnited States
  3.86
  -5.2%-6.2%
  32.3%33.5%
  0.0%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $43,262$37,638
  $78,501$69,021
  $100,087$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.2%6.8%
  15.1%10.0%
  2.2%2.5%
  14.9%11.0%
  3.1%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  2.6%1.9%
  4.1%4.7%
  1.6%1.9%
  9.7%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  3.9%4.2%
  8.2%9.3%
  13.3%14.0%
  1.5%2.1%
  6.7%7.0%
  3.3%4.8%
  2.7%4.7%
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Over 1 years ago

Twenty or so years ago, this was a pretty nice city. Convenient and safe. Now, at least over the past decade-to-decade and a half, it's changed for the worse. Mainly the  More

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Did a short term stay here for work, it was the most depressing place I could ever imagine. Boring, unfriendly people, freezing winter, crap restaurants, and horrible  More

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Over 9 years ago

I have lived in many places across southern NH - and Nashua is by far the most community oriented place I have lived. The Library, Main Street initiatives, and parks  More

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