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Moving from New Hampshire to District of Columbia

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

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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.

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

District of Columbia has an overall price level 109.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
New Hampshire
104.2
District of Columbia
109.9
District of Columbia has 5.5% higher overall price level
Housing index
New Hampshire
114.9
District of Columbia
155.0
District of Columbia has 35% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
New Hampshire
101.0
District of Columbia
102.5
District of Columbia has 1.4% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.6
District of Columbia
101.5
District of Columbia has 0.9% higher utilities
Electricity rate
New Hampshire
26.9 ¢/kWh
District of Columbia
25 ¢/kWh
District of Columbia has 7.1% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.8
District of Columbia
102.0
District of Columbia has 1.1% higher transportation
Median home value
New Hampshire
$458,800
District of Columbia
$733,400
District of Columbia is 60% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Hampshire
$1,250/mo
District of Columbia
$1,922/mo
District of Columbia is 54% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 88°F · Winter low 28°F · 197 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
New Hampshire
81°F
District of Columbia
88°F
District of Columbia is 8.6% more summer highs
Avg winter low
New Hampshire
14°F
District of Columbia
28°F
District of Columbia is 100% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Hampshire
44°F
District of Columbia
57°F
District of Columbia is 29% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Hampshire
197
District of Columbia
197
Annual precipitation
New Hampshire
47 in
District of Columbia
45 in
District of Columbia is 4.1% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New Hampshire
42
District of Columbia
47
District of Columbia has 12% higher AQI
Snow / year
New Hampshire
78 in
District of Columbia
11 in
District of Columbia is 86% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

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

District of Columbia's overall price level is roughly 117.4 (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. District of Columbia tops out at 10.75%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in District of Columbia?

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

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