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Moving from New Hampshire to Kentucky

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

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Kentucky

Capital: Frankfort

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

Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

Kentucky has an overall price level 90.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
New Hampshire
104.2
Kentucky
90.2
Kentucky has 13% lower overall price level
Housing index
New Hampshire
114.9
Kentucky
64.3
Kentucky has 44% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
New Hampshire
101.0
Kentucky
97.5
Kentucky has 3.5% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.6
Kentucky
98.5
Kentucky has 2.1% lower utilities
Electricity rate
New Hampshire
26.9 ¢/kWh
Kentucky
14.9 ¢/kWh
Kentucky has 45% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.8
Kentucky
98.0
Kentucky has 2.8% lower transportation
Median home value
New Hampshire
$458,800
Kentucky
$226,000
Kentucky is 51% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Hampshire
$1,250/mo
Kentucky
$852/mo
Kentucky is 32% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 87°F · Winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
New Hampshire
81°F
Kentucky
87°F
Kentucky is 7.4% more summer highs
Avg winter low
New Hampshire
14°F
Kentucky
26°F
Kentucky is 86% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Hampshire
44°F
Kentucky
56°F
Kentucky is 26% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Hampshire
197
Kentucky
189
Kentucky has 4.1% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Hampshire
47 in
Kentucky
48 in
Kentucky is 3.4% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New Hampshire
42
Kentucky
48
Kentucky has 14% higher AQI
Snow / year
New Hampshire
78 in
Kentucky
9 in
Kentucky is 88% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kentucky than New Hampshire?

Kentucky's overall price level is roughly 87.5 (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. Kentucky tops out at 3.5%.

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

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

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