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Affordability Eroded: Changes to the Cost of Living in New Hampshire

The typical New Hampshire family has lost major ground over the past decade, as the cost of basic necessities has risen far faster than household incomes. The median four-person family’s disposable income — what’s left after paying for just a few basic essentials like housing, food, child care, health care, and gasoline — has dropped by $17,349 since 2015.
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How Might the Federal Government Shutdown Impact Granite Staters?

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Up to 76,000 Granite Staters, Particularly in Rural Areas, Face Food Assistance Disruptions Amid Federal Shutdown

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September Revenues Offer Few Reasons for Optimism

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Missed NHFPI's 2025 Budget & Policy Conference? Get a Recap

October 24, 2025 in Concord, NH

Working Hard and Falling Behind: The High Cost of Living in New Hampshire

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday, October 24 in Concord for our conference focused on the rising cost of living and how we can build a more affordable and equitable New Hampshire.
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NHFPI Now Has a Podcast

🎙 New Hampshire Uncharted Episode 6: How New Hampshire’s Housing Crisis Is Shaping Families and Communities

As New Hampshire home prices climb more than 275 percent higher than a generation ago, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute is unpacking how the state’s housing crisis is reshaping families, communities, and the economy in a new episode of New Hampshire Uncharted.
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