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Is East Merrimack, NH expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 33 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,57447% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$94,165about $7,847/month · 8% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$291,50012% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $102,960 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New Hampshire cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Hampshire. It is number 25 of 26 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

East Merrimack
$2,574
Suncook
$1,204
Newmarket
$1,916
Hooksett
$1,998
South Hooksett
$1,623
Hudson
$1,986
Hanover
$3,199

How much do households earn in East Merrimack?

Under $25k
3.5%
$25k–50k
13.7%
$50k–100k
53.2%
$100k–150k
17.2%
$150k+
11.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in East Merrimack

SizeEast MerrimackU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,729$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,212$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,365$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is East Merrimack overall?

Everyday prices in New Hampshire overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
115
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Merrimack, so the New Hampshire figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in East Merrimack

🏛️ Property tax$4,652a year · 1.60% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$144a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in East Merrimack

Commute to work23.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree42%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Merrimack?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $551 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,574
Owning
$2,023

Owning assumes a typical $291,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,150 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in East Merrimack, NH?

Renting in East Merrimack costs a median of about $2,574 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Hampshire median is $1,916.

How much do I need to make to live in East Merrimack?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $102,960 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.

Is East Merrimack cheap or expensive?

East Merrimack is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.8% of the typical household income of $94,165. It ranks 25th cheapest of 26 New Hampshire cities we track.

How much are property taxes in East Merrimack?

The median homeowner in East Merrimack pays $4,652 a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.

Is East Merrimack more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New Hampshire are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in East Merrimack?

The median home value in East Merrimack is $291,500, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

5,081 people live in East Merrimack. Numbers are typical (middle) values.