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Moving from Alaska to New Hampshire

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Wilderness, no income/sales tax, oil-dividend state. vs. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak.

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Living now

Alaska

Capital: Juneau

Median household income $86,631 · winter low 8°F · 142 sunny days

Wilderness, no income/sales tax, oil-dividend state.

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Moving to

New Hampshire

Capital: Concord

Median household income $90,845 · winter low 14°F · 197 sunny days

No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak.

New Hampshire has an overall price level 104.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Alaska
102.4
New Hampshire
104.2
New Hampshire has 1.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
Alaska
93.8
New Hampshire
114.9
New Hampshire has 23% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Alaska
100.6
New Hampshire
101.0
Utilities index (modeled)
Alaska
100.4
New Hampshire
100.6
Electricity rate
Alaska
27.2 ¢/kWh
New Hampshire
26.9 ¢/kWh
New Hampshire has 0.9% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Alaska
100.5
New Hampshire
100.8
Median home value
Alaska
$376,500
New Hampshire
$458,800
New Hampshire is 22% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Alaska
$1,048/mo
New Hampshire
$1,250/mo
New Hampshire is 19% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 81°F · Winter low 14°F · 197 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Alaska
65°F
New Hampshire
81°F
New Hampshire is 25% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Alaska
8°F
New Hampshire
14°F
New Hampshire is 75% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Alaska
33°F
New Hampshire
44°F
New Hampshire is 36% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Alaska
142
New Hampshire
197
New Hampshire has 39% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Alaska
42 in
New Hampshire
47 in
New Hampshire is 12% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Alaska
8
New Hampshire
42
New Hampshire has 425% higher AQI
Snow / year
Alaska
85 in
New Hampshire
78 in
New Hampshire is 8.2% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in New Hampshire than Alaska?

New Hampshire's overall price level is roughly 105.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.2 for Alaska — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Alaska tops out at 0% income tax. New Hampshire tops out at 0%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in New Hampshire?

Most New Hampshire residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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