Can A Bartender Afford Rent in Concord, NH?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 64.4% of gross income.
Concord rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Hampshire state estimate).
About rent and a bartender salary
Declared bartender pay sits below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in most US cities. Actual tip income in high-volume bars and fine-dining can push real take-home substantially higher. At the national-average declared bartender salary, the 30% rule supports about $878 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These New Hampshire cities have lower median rent than Concord, which improves the affordability math on a bartender salary:
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Can a bartender afford rent in Concord, NH?
Median rent in Concord is $1,941 a month. A typical bartender in New Hampshire earns about $36,184 a year, which makes that rent 64.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bartender afford in Concord?
Using the 30% rule, a bartender salary in New Hampshire (~$36,184/yr) supports up to $905 a month in rent. Concord's current median rent is $1,941/mo, which is $1,036/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bartender work to cover rent in Concord?
At an hourly equivalent of about $17 an hour, a bartender in New Hampshire works roughly 111.6 hours a month to cover Concord's median rent of $1,941.
Where is rent cheaper than Concord for a bartender?
Nearby New Hampshire cities with lower median rent include Hampton ($1,936/mo), Hampton ($1,934/mo), Hampton ($1,932/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bartender salary.