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Is Hudson, NH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,98613% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$103,366about $8,614/month · 19% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$366,40010% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.8 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,440 a year. That is $38 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 16 of 26 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hudson
$1,986
Hanover
$3,199
Franklin
$1,225
Milford
$1,733
Berlin
$969
South Hooksett
$1,623
Hooksett
$1,998

How much do households earn in Hudson?

Under $25k
7.1%
$25k–50k
18.2%
$50k–100k
38.5%
$100k–150k
21.3%
$150k+
12.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 33.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hudson

SizeHudsonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,451$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,955$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,391$1,698

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

How expensive is Hudson 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 Hudson, so the New Hampshire figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hudson

🏛️ Property tax$5,729a year · 1.56% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$142a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hudson

Commute to work33.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hudson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $556 a month less.

Renting
$1,986
Owning
$2,542

Owning assumes a typical $366,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,640 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hudson, NH?

Renting in Hudson costs a median of about $1,986 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Hampshire median is $1,916.

How much do I need to make to live in Hudson?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,440 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hudson cheap or expensive?

Hudson is rated OK: rent takes 23.1% of the typical household income of $103,366. It ranks 16th cheapest of 26 New Hampshire cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hudson?

The median homeowner in Hudson pays $5,729 a year in property taxes, about 1.56% of the median home value.

Is Hudson 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 Hudson?

The median home value in Hudson is $366,400, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

7,469 people live in Hudson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.