Can An Accountant Afford Rent in Salem, NH?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 33.3% of gross income.
Salem rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Hampshire state estimate).
About rent and an accountant salary
Accountant pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. The cost-of-living premium that high-cost metros add to rent is offset, in most cases, by higher local accountant pay — but not entirely. At the national-average accountant salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,270 a month in rent, which is above the median rent in most metros tracked here. The per-city pages quantify the surplus or pinch in each market.
Cheaper rent nearby
These New Hampshire cities have lower median rent than Salem, which improves the affordability math on an accountant salary:
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View full rent data for Salem, NH →Frequently asked questions
Can an accountant afford rent in Salem, NH?
Median rent in Salem is $2,591 a month. A typical accountant in New Hampshire earns about $93,503 a year, which makes that rent 33.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can an accountant afford in Salem?
Using the 30% rule, an accountant salary in New Hampshire (~$93,503/yr) supports up to $2,338 a month in rent. Salem's current median rent is $2,591/mo, which is $253/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does an accountant work to cover rent in Salem?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, an accountant in New Hampshire works roughly 57.6 hours a month to cover Salem's median rent of $2,591.
Where is rent cheaper than Salem for an accountant?
Nearby New Hampshire cities with lower median rent include Portsmouth ($2,590/mo), Portsmouth ($2,590/mo), Portsmouth ($2,585/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on an accountant salary.