I work at DHMC, not as a nurse. It's a really great institution to work for and is HURTING for nurses. It's also the only level 1 trauma center in NH if that's what you're looking for.

We really need to know how big and how old the house is to estimate heating/lighting costs. You could also ask for the previous owner's costs from last year. Oil, propane, electricity are all very expensive. There's also the question of where you'll work. I have a 40 minute commute compared to taking the T when I lived in MA. It's a big difference in gas and time cost.