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New Hampshire

Low tax burden · COL index 114

Wins 6 categories

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Connecticut

High tax burden · COL index 114

Wins 5 categories

New Hampshire has no state income tax. Connecticut's top rate is 6.99%.

New Hampshire
Connecticut

Taxes

None
Income Tax (top rate)
6.99%
1.86%/yr
Property Tax Rate
1.79%/yr
None
Sales Tax (avg)
6.35%
Yes
Social Security Tax
No
Yes
Estate Tax
No
None
Capital Gains Tax
As income

Housing & Cost of Living

114
COL Index (100=avg)
114
$440K
Median Home Price
$395K
$1,750/mo
Median Rent (2BR/mo)
$1,800/mo
$950/yr
Home Insurance (avg/yr)
$2K/yr

Crime & Safety

167
Violent Crime / 100K
203
1,150
Property Crime / 100K
1,380

Healthcare

#6 of 50
Healthcare Quality Rank
#3 of 50
79.7 yrs
Life Expectancy
79.8 yrs
6.3%
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Yes
Medicaid Expansion
Yes

Education

#5 of 50
K-12 Quality Rank
#3 of 50
Yes
School Choice / Vouchers
No

Childcare

$1,450/mo
Avg Infant Care / mo
$1,900/mo

Utilities & Daily Costs

$190/mo
Avg Energy Bill / mo
$220/mo
$600/mo
Avg Groceries / mo
$660/mo
#21 of 50
Road Quality Rank
#38 of 50

Social Policy

F
Gun Laws Grade
A
D+2.0
2024 Presidential Margin
D+12.0

Category wins

6

New Hampshire

5

Connecticut

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People Also Ask

Is Connecticut or New Hampshire better?

Connecticut, according to the analysis, placed in the middle of the pack, at number 26. Topping the list were neighboring and nearby states in the regions: Massachusetts at #1, New Jersey at #2, New Hampshire at #3, and New York at #4. Two other New England states ranked in the top 20 – Maine at #12 and Vermont at #17.

How much is $70,000 after taxes in NH?

If you earn $70,000 per year in New Hampshire, United States of America, you will pay $13,523 in taxes. Your net salary after tax in New Hampshire, United States of America is $56,477 per year, or $4,706 per month. Your average tax rate is 19.3% and your marginal tax rate is 29.6%.

Why are people moving out of CT?

What is the 183 day rule in Connecticut?

A Connecticut Resident is an individual that is domiciled in Connecticut for the entire tax year. If you maintained a permanent place of abode in Connecticut and spent more than 183 days in the state, you are also considered to be a resident.

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