Cost of LivingUpdated 2026-04-01

Concord, New Hampshire

In Concord, New Hampshire, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.85 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.22 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,994, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Concord's cost-of-living index of 108 puts it above the national average of 100.

Key Numbers

Gas (Regular)

$3.85

National: $4.06

207.3%since 2000
AAA Gas Prices

Avg Rent (All)

$1,994

National: $1,900

29.3%since 2000
Zillow ZORI Metro (2026-02)

Grocery Inflation

5.27%

Year-over-year

BLS/FRED CPI

Fast Food Avg

$15.88

Combo meal

5.0%YoY

Electricity

26.32¢

per kWh · ~$237/mo

51.4%vs US avg
EIA Residential

Car Insurance

$115/mo

$1,380/yr

35.8%vs national avg
Bankrate/NAIC

Median Household Income

$113,927

27.7% goes to essentials

27.7%cost burden
Census ACS 2023
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Grocery Prices

Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present

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Eggs (dozen)

Bird flu volatility

$2.58 BLS avg

+156.4%

Milk (gallon)

$4.10 BLS avg

+44.6%

Ground Beef (lb)

$6.75 BLS avg

+354.4%

Bread (loaf)

$1.84 BLS avg

+104.0%

Chicken Breast (lb)

$2.04 BLS avg

+93.5%

Butter (lb)

$5.74 BLS avg

+28.7%

Bacon (lb)

$8.15 BLS avg

+25.2%

Cheddar Cheese (lb)

$7.13 BLS avg

+22.7%

Pasta (lb)

$2.03 BLS avg

+32.7%

Rice (5 lb)

$5.35 BLS avg

+22.1%

Coffee (12 oz)

$12.05 BLS avg

+40.1%

Orange Juice (64 oz)

Citrus shortage

$5.60 BLS avg

+48.9%

Potatoes (5 lb)

$4.69 BLS avg

+13.6%

Apples (3 lb)

$5.54 BLS avg

+18.1%

Tomatoes (lb)

$3.01 BLS avg

+29.7%

Lettuce (head)

$2.42 BLS avg

+30.1%

Cooking Oil (48 oz)

$8.13 BLS avg

+41.9%

Yogurt (32 oz)

$5.71 BLS avg

+26.6%

Cereal (family size)

$6.73 BLS avg

+33.3%

Frozen Pizza

$8.70 BLS avg

+40.1%

Dining & Restaurants

Fast Food Meal

$15.88

Casual Dining

$33.37

Monthly Spend

$571.37

+5.01% YoY

Chain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today

Combo meal / typical order for one

McDonald's

2022: $9.85

$15.88

+61.2%

Wendy's

2022: $11.12

$17.15

+54.2%

Chipotle

2022: $11.91

$17.79

+49.4%

Starbucks

2022: $5.44

$7.56

+39.0%

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Local Workforce

2024 · BLS QCEW

Total Jobs

47k

Median Weekly Pay

$1,244

$65k/yr

Top Sector

Trade, Transportation & Utilities

Household vs Worker Pay

$114k

household median

Employment by Sector — Concord

% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
+2.4% 5yr$1,165/wk
19.6%

~$61k/yr

Education & Health Services
+3.1% 5yr$1,297/wk
18.1%

~$67k/yr

Leisure & Hospitality
+6.3% 5yr$528/wk
11.4%

~$27k/yr

Construction
-7.7% 5yr$1,459/wk
10.9%

~$76k/yr

Professional & Business Services
-14.7% 5yr$1,487/wk
9.2%

~$77k/yr

Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 33017

Highest Paying Sector

Financial Activities

$2,014/wk · $105k/yr

Most Workers (lowest wage)

Leisure & Hospitality

$528/wk · $27k/yr

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