salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 57.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,520 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Hampshire cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Hampshire. It is number 13 of 26 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Exeter?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Exeter
| Size | Exeter | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,444 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,507 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,512 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,255 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Exeter overall?
Everyday prices in New Hampshire overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Exeter, so the New Hampshire figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Exeter
Life in Exeter
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Exeter?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $593 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $357,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Exeter, NH?
Renting in Exeter costs a median of about $1,888 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Hampshire median is $1,916.
How much do I need to make to live in Exeter?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,520 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Exeter cheap or expensive?
Exeter is rated OK: rent takes 24.1% of the typical household income of $94,203. It ranks 13th cheapest of 26 New Hampshire cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Exeter?
The median homeowner in Exeter pays $7,491 a year in property taxes, about 2.10% of the median home value.
Is Exeter 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 Exeter?
The median home value in Exeter is $357,500, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
9,964 people live in Exeter. Numbers are typical (middle) values.