Salary Needed to Live in Concord as a Single

A single adult living independently needs approximately $21,774/year to live comfortably in Concord, NH — including 10% savings.

Comfortable Salary
$21,774
with 10% savings
Bare Minimum
$18,750
no savings buffer
Monthly Expenses
$1,125
2% above national avg

Detailed Monthly Budget for a Single in Concord

ExpenseConcordNat'l AvgDiff
🏠 Studio/1BR Rent$121$113+7%
🛒 Groceries$20$17+18%
⚡ Utilities$11$14-21%
🚗 Transportation$28$26+8%
🛡️ Car Insurance$199$229-13%
🏥 Health Insurance$62$58+7%
Internet$69$65+6%
Phone$90$85+6%
Dining & Social$318$300+6%
Entertainment$127$120+6%
Personal Care$80$75+7%
Total Monthly$1,125$1,102+2%

How We Calculated the Salary

Monthly expenses:$1,125
Target savings (10%):$145/mo
Monthly after-tax needed:$1,270
Effective tax rate:28%

Gross annual salary needed:$21,774

Other Household Types in Concord

Couple (No Kids)
$30,300/yr
$1,515/mo expenses
Family with Kids
$64,758/yr
$3,076/mo expenses
Retiree
$22,478/yr
$1,255/mo expenses

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FAQ

What salary does a single person need in Concord?
A single person needs approximately $21,774/year ($1,815/month gross) to live comfortably in Concord with a 10% savings rate.
How much is rent for a single person in Concord?
A studio/1br in Concord costs approximately $121/month, which is the largest single expense at 11% of the total budget.
Is Concord affordable for a single person?
Concord is roughly average for single person costs, requiring a salary close to the national median.
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