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Moving from New Hampshire to Minnesota

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak. vs. Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

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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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Minnesota

Capital: Saint Paul

Median household income $84,313 · winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days

Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

Minnesota has an overall price level 98.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
New Hampshire
104.2
Minnesota
98.6
Minnesota has 5.3% lower overall price level
Housing index
New Hampshire
114.9
Minnesota
91.3
Minnesota has 21% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
New Hampshire
101.0
Minnesota
99.7
Minnesota has 1.4% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.6
Minnesota
99.8
Minnesota has 0.8% lower utilities
Electricity rate
New Hampshire
26.9 ¢/kWh
Minnesota
15.1 ¢/kWh
Minnesota has 44% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.8
Minnesota
99.7
Minnesota has 1.1% lower transportation
Median home value
New Hampshire
$458,800
Minnesota
$344,600
Minnesota is 25% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Hampshire
$1,250/mo
Minnesota
$1,135/mo
Minnesota is 9.2% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
New Hampshire
81°F
Minnesota
82°F
Minnesota is 1.2% more summer highs
Avg winter low
New Hampshire
14°F
Minnesota
4°F
Minnesota is 71% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Hampshire
44°F
Minnesota
42°F
Minnesota is 4.7% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Hampshire
197
Minnesota
195
Minnesota has 1.0% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Hampshire
47 in
Minnesota
29 in
Minnesota is 37% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New Hampshire
42
Minnesota
39
Minnesota has 7.1% lower AQI
Snow / year
New Hampshire
78 in
Minnesota
46 in
Minnesota is 41% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than New Hampshire?

Minnesota's overall price level is roughly 97.3 (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. Minnesota tops out at 9.85%.

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

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

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