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Moving from District of Columbia to New Hampshire

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Federal-government nexus, museums, expensive urban living. vs. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak.

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District of Columbia

Capital: Washington

Median household income $101,722 · winter low 28°F · 197 sunny days

Federal-government nexus, museums, expensive urban living.

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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.

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 · EIA electricity · Census ACS 2024 (live) state-level

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

Overall price index
District of Columbia
109.9
New Hampshire
104.2
New Hampshire has 5.2% lower overall price level
Housing index
District of Columbia
155.0
New Hampshire
114.9
New Hampshire has 26% lower housing costs
Groceries index
District of Columbia
106.5
New Hampshire
98.6
New Hampshire has 7.4% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
District of Columbia
101.5
New Hampshire
100.6
New Hampshire has 0.8% lower utilities
Electricity rate
District of Columbia
25.4 ¢/kWh
New Hampshire
27.2 ¢/kWh
New Hampshire has 7.2% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
District of Columbia
102.0
New Hampshire
100.8
New Hampshire has 1.1% lower transportation
Median home value
District of Columbia
$733,400
New Hampshire
$458,800
New Hampshire is 37% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
District of Columbia
$1,931/mo
New Hampshire
$1,558/mo
New Hampshire is 19% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · USGS (live) state-level

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

Avg summer high
District of Columbia
88°F
New Hampshire
81°F
New Hampshire is 8.0% less summer highs
Avg winter low
District of Columbia
28°F
New Hampshire
14°F
New Hampshire is 50% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
District of Columbia
57°F
New Hampshire
44°F
New Hampshire is 23% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
District of Columbia
197
New Hampshire
197
Annual precipitation
District of Columbia
45 in
New Hampshire
47 in
New Hampshire is 4.3% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
District of Columbia
41
New Hampshire
42
New Hampshire has 2.4% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
District of Columbia
0
New Hampshire
0
Snow / year
District of Columbia
11 in
New Hampshire
78 in
New Hampshire is 609% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in New Hampshire than District of Columbia?

New Hampshire's overall price level is roughly 105.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 117.4 for District of Columbia, 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?

District of Columbia tops out at 10.75% 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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