New Hampshire
D+2 · Low tax burden · COL index 114
0%
Income Tax
167
Violent Crime / 100K
79.7
Life Expectancy
$440K
Median Home
$1,450
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Interest & dividend tax fully eliminated Jan 2025
Property Tax
~$8,184/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Below national avg (~$1,900/yr)
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
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Violent Crime Rate
Well below national avg (~380)
Property Crime Rate
Below national avg (~2,100)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
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State Healthcare Rank
Top tier
Life Expectancy
Above national avg (76.4)
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Education
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K-12 Quality Rank
Top 10 nationally
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
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Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Utilities & Daily Costs
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Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
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Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Regional airport — connections via hub
Culture & Lifestyle
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Urban Population
Mix of urban and rural
Restaurant Density
Religious Congregations
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
6.4/100K residents — Top tier
Craft Distilleries
Live Music
Craft beer trail strong; Tupelo Music Hall; Market Square Day; high brewery per capita
Transportation
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Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Below national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
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Abortion Access
24-week limit with exceptions
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
No casinos but very active lottery (one of the first modern state lotteries). Sports betting launched 2019.
Age of Consent
Sex Education
No state sex ed mandate
Medically Accurate Required
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Saco River naturist tradition · NH Naturists social group
Environment & Climate
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Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Excellent (national avg ~38)
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
+1.2% job growth · 2.6% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Strong tech presence
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
High remote work culture
Median Household Income
Business Climate
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Corporate Income Tax
LLC Formation Fee
LLC Annual Fee
Business Climate Rank
Top-10 nationally (Tax Foundation SBTCI 2024)
Daily Life
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Gas Price (Regular)
Below avg (-0.06 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Consumer fireworks legal; 21+ for sky-launched
Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 31°F
Summer Heat
Moderate summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Danger score is a composite index. Methodology ↗
Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
8.2% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Veteran property tax credit
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
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What Residents Say
How much money would I need to move to NH for a year?
This is my current idea: Rent: $1500 Bills, groceries: $800 Gas: $120 Entertainment/eating out: $100 Misc: $100 Total needed a month: $2620 or $31ka year....
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I feel NH is more expensive than MA : r/newhampshire
Taxes about 13K. Family lives in a 1900 sq foot condo in Mass….$8500 taxes, $6K condo fees, water/sewer fees, excise, income taxes?? Property ......
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Southern NH vs Northern Mass? : r/newhampshire
What are the pros and cons of loving in northern Mass vs Southern NH? We're trying to find a home somewhere in those areas as Ill be working near Andover ......
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Thinking of moving to NH : r/newhampshire
The disadvantage is paying non-resident income tax and the relatively high property taxes of NH. It's not just about getting a high paying job.....
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r/vermont on Reddit: What is it like living in New Hampshire ...
New Hampshire is unquestionably cheaper to live in. There is no income tax or sales tax. They have highish property taxes though (so does VT) ......
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Looking To Move To NH, Would Love To Hear Others' ...
They have a higher cost of living index than NH, so pay would be adjusted as such. And income taxes there are a flat 5%....
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Is NH actually cheaper? : r/newhampshire
New Hampshire spends less money per-capita, allowing for a lower total state+local tax burden in New Hampshire than any state in the region....
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Maine vs. New Hampshire Taxes: How is this possible with ...
New Hampshire has both zero state income tax and zero sales tax whereas Maine has an income tax just below or just over 7%....
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Moving from Florida to New Hampshire : r/newengland
Housing is equal and FL Ins + Taxes = NH Taxes + Heating Costs + NH Ins. ... taxes in New Hampshire. The cost of living is also higher than ......
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Affordability question : r/newhampshire
NH doesn't have income tax or sales tax, so it gets its income from property tax. So yes property tax is high there relatively speaking....
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