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Moving from New Hampshire to Alaska

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

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Living now

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.

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Alaska

Capital: Juneau

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

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

Alaska has an overall price level 102.4 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
New Hampshire
104.2
Alaska
102.4
Alaska has 1.7% lower overall price level
Housing index
New Hampshire
114.9
Alaska
93.8
Alaska has 18% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
New Hampshire
101.0
Alaska
100.6
Utilities index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.6
Alaska
100.4
Electricity rate
New Hampshire
26.9 ¢/kWh
Alaska
27.2 ¢/kWh
Alaska has 0.9% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.8
Alaska
100.5
Median home value
New Hampshire
$458,800
Alaska
$376,500
Alaska is 18% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Hampshire
$1,250/mo
Alaska
$1,048/mo
Alaska is 16% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 65°F · Winter low 8°F · 142 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
New Hampshire
81°F
Alaska
65°F
Alaska is 20% less summer highs
Avg winter low
New Hampshire
14°F
Alaska
8°F
Alaska is 43% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Hampshire
44°F
Alaska
33°F
Alaska is 26% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Hampshire
197
Alaska
142
Alaska has 28% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Hampshire
47 in
Alaska
42 in
Alaska is 11% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New Hampshire
42
Alaska
8
Alaska has 81% lower AQI
Snow / year
New Hampshire
78 in
Alaska
85 in
Alaska is 9.0% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Alaska than New Hampshire?

Alaska's overall price level is roughly 105.2 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.4 for New Hampshire — 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?

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

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Alaska?

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

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