Cost of Living in Marlborough, NH

With a cost of living index of 88, Marlborough, NH is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 12% cheaper than the national average and 14% below the New Hampshire state average of 102. Marlborough is a small community of 925 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Marlborough's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,004 (24% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $241,800 (21% 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 Marlborough is $65,800, which is 12% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% 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 Marlborough. The area sees an average annual temperature of 46.4°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 25°F. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches spread over roughly 151 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.