Cost of Living in Bethlehem, NH

With a cost of living index of 90, Bethlehem, NH is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 12% below the New Hampshire state average of 102. Bethlehem is a small community of 1,097 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Bethlehem's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,066 (19% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $243,000 (20% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.7x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Bethlehem is $65,556, which is 13% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 20% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Bethlehem. The area sees an average annual temperature of 42.6°F, with summers averaging 64°F and winters around 19°F. Annual rainfall totals 37 inches spread over roughly 171 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.