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Moving from New Hampshire to Colorado

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak. vs. Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

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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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Moving to

Colorado

Capital: Denver

Median household income $87,598 · winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days

Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

Colorado has an overall price level 103.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
New Hampshire
104.2
Colorado
103.1
Colorado has 1.1% lower overall price level
Housing index
New Hampshire
114.9
Colorado
127.4
Colorado has 11% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
New Hampshire
101.0
Colorado
100.8
Utilities index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.6
Colorado
100.5
Electricity rate
New Hampshire
26.9 ¢/kWh
Colorado
16.7 ¢/kWh
Colorado has 38% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.8
Colorado
100.6
Median home value
New Hampshire
$458,800
Colorado
$574,600
Colorado is 25% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Hampshire
$1,250/mo
Colorado
$1,627/mo
Colorado is 30% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 86°F · Winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
New Hampshire
81°F
Colorado
86°F
Colorado is 6.2% more summer highs
Avg winter low
New Hampshire
14°F
Colorado
18°F
Colorado is 29% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Hampshire
44°F
Colorado
46°F
Colorado is 3.6% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Hampshire
197
Colorado
245
Colorado has 24% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Hampshire
47 in
Colorado
17 in
Colorado is 64% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New Hampshire
42
Colorado
74
Colorado has 76% higher AQI
Snow / year
New Hampshire
78 in
Colorado
69 in
Colorado is 12% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Colorado than New Hampshire?

Colorado's overall price level is roughly 103 (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. Colorado tops out at 4.4%.

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

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

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