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Measure ManchesterNew Hampshire, United States Remove Manchester
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.4
Connector Score 7.7
Safety 7.3
Affordability 5.5
Transportation 7.0
Car-free friendliness 5.5
Walkability 7.4
Things to do 6.1
Food & dining 6.0
Places to stay 5.7
Nature & outdoors 4.5
Scenic value 4.8
Family friendliness 5.0
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.9
Nightlife 7.5
Remote-work friendliness 5.4
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $140
Mid-range $208
Luxury $345
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 110
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,860
Median home price $365,600
Population 117K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for Nightlife, Skiing
Known for Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music, Pro sports, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping
When to go Peak: Foliage season and event weekends

Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.

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