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Is Somersworth, NH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6884% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$80,353about $6,696/month · 8% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$318,4004% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,520 a year. That is $32 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 7 of 26 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Somersworth
$1,688
Londonderry
$1,974
Claremont
$1,878
Durham
$1,228
Hampton
$1,754
Exeter
$1,888
Lebanon
$2,023

How much do households earn in Somersworth?

Under $25k
12.4%
$25k–50k
17.5%
$50k–100k
37.0%
$100k–150k
20.4%
$150k+
8.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Somersworth

SizeSomersworthU.S. average
Studio$1,538$1,338
1 bedroom$1,290$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,812$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,560$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,023$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Somersworth

🏛️ Property tax$6,805a year · 2.14% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$129a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Somersworth

Commute to work25.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home57.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Somersworth?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $521 a month less.

Renting
$1,688
Owning
$2,209

Owning assumes a typical $318,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,840 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Somersworth, NH?

Renting in Somersworth costs a median of about $1,688 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Hampshire median is $1,916.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,520 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Somersworth cheap or expensive?

Somersworth is rated OK: rent takes 25.2% of the typical household income of $80,353. It ranks 7th cheapest of 26 New Hampshire cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Somersworth?

The median homeowner in Somersworth pays $6,805 a year in property taxes, about 2.14% of the median home value.

Is Somersworth 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 Somersworth?

The median home value in Somersworth is $318,400, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

12,111 people live in Somersworth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.