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Moving from Nevada to New Hampshire

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns. vs. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak.

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Nevada

Capital: Carson City

Median household income $71,646 · winter low 39°F · 252 sunny days

Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns.

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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
Nevada
100.0
New Hampshire
104.2
New Hampshire has 4.2% higher overall price level
Housing index
Nevada
114.1
New Hampshire
114.9
New Hampshire has 0.7% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Nevada
96.3
New Hampshire
98.6
New Hampshire has 2.4% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
New Hampshire
100.6
New Hampshire has 0.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Nevada
14.3 ¢/kWh
New Hampshire
27.2 ¢/kWh
New Hampshire has 91% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
New Hampshire
100.8
New Hampshire has 0.8% higher transportation
Median home value
Nevada
$455,500
New Hampshire
$458,800
New Hampshire is 0.7% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nevada
$1,709/mo
New Hampshire
$1,558/mo
New Hampshire is 8.8% 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
Nevada
102°F
New Hampshire
81°F
New Hampshire is 21% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nevada
39°F
New Hampshire
14°F
New Hampshire is 64% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nevada
52°F
New Hampshire
44°F
New Hampshire is 14% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nevada
252
New Hampshire
197
New Hampshire has 22% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nevada
9 in
New Hampshire
47 in
New Hampshire is 405% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Nevada
45
New Hampshire
42
New Hampshire has 6.7% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Nevada
20
New Hampshire
0
New Hampshire has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
78 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in New Hampshire than Nevada?

New Hampshire's overall price level is roughly 105.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.6 for Nevada, 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?

Nevada 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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