Manchester, NH
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$69,074
across all roles
Cost Index
94
Below Average
Avg Rent
$1,401/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Manchester?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.72× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 94 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,766/mo, Manchester is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
94
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,401
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,766
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$60,641
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.72×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Manchester
By gross annual salary
- $217,238
- $216,130
- $214,622
- $210,798
- $208,462
- $208,450
- $206,336
- $203,313
- $195,597
- $193,205
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,779/mo
- $10,712/mo
- $10,620/mo
- $10,388/mo
- $10,245/mo
- $10,245/mo
- $10,116/mo
- $9,932/mo
- $9,463/mo
- $9,317/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Manchester
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.