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Moving from Kentucky to New Hampshire

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix. vs. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak.

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Living now

Kentucky

Capital: Frankfort

Median household income $60,183 · winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days

Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

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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.

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

Overall price index
Kentucky
90.2
New Hampshire
104.2
New Hampshire has 16% higher overall price level
Housing index
Kentucky
64.3
New Hampshire
114.9
New Hampshire has 79% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Kentucky
96.0
New Hampshire
98.6
New Hampshire has 2.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Kentucky
98.5
New Hampshire
100.6
New Hampshire has 2.1% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Kentucky
15 ¢/kWh
New Hampshire
27.2 ¢/kWh
New Hampshire has 81% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Kentucky
98.0
New Hampshire
100.8
New Hampshire has 2.9% higher transportation
Median home value
Kentucky
$226,000
New Hampshire
$458,800
New Hampshire is 103% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Kentucky
$998/mo
New Hampshire
$1,558/mo
New Hampshire is 56% more expensive 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
Kentucky
87°F
New Hampshire
81°F
New Hampshire is 6.9% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Kentucky
26°F
New Hampshire
14°F
New Hampshire is 46% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Kentucky
56°F
New Hampshire
44°F
New Hampshire is 21% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Kentucky
189
New Hampshire
197
New Hampshire has 4.2% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Kentucky
48 in
New Hampshire
47 in
New Hampshire is 3.3% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Kentucky
82
New Hampshire
42
New Hampshire has 49% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Kentucky
1
New Hampshire
0
New Hampshire has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Kentucky
9 in
New Hampshire
78 in
New Hampshire is 767% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in New Hampshire than Kentucky?

New Hampshire's overall price level is roughly 105.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.5 for Kentucky, 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?

Kentucky tops out at 3.5% 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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