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Moving from California to New Hampshire
A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Tech, beaches, mountains, and the country's highest housing costs. vs. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak.
California
Capital: Sacramento
Median household income $91,905 · winter low 45°F · 258 sunny days
Tech, beaches, mountains, and the country's highest housing costs.
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.
Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · USGS (live) state-level
Summer high 81°F · Winter low 14°F · 197 sunny days/yr.
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Is it cheaper to live in New Hampshire than California?
New Hampshire's overall price level is roughly 105.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 113 for California, 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?
California tops out at 13.3% 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.