What it actually costs to live in
Rockingham County, NH.
Living wage breakdown for Rockingham County, New Hampshire — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $19.99 | $41,579 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $30.71 | $63,870 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $40.82 | $84,908 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $50.72 | $105,504 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $26.41 | $54,936 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $37.35 | $77,692 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $47.12 | $98,000 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $56.66 | $117,862 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $13,873 | $1,156 |
| Food | $5,056 | $421 |
| Medical | $3,911 | $326 |
| Transportation | $5,848 | $487 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,389 | $199 |
| Personal & Misc | $3,018 | $252 |
| Taxes | $7,484 | $624 |
| Total | $41,579 | $3,465 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$19.99/hr
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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Check a salary →Data calculated from HUD, BLS, USDA, and Census data (2025). Methodology based on MIT Living Wage Calculator research.