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Moving from New Hampshire to Oregon
A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak. vs. Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.
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.
Oregon
Capital: Salem
Median household income $76,362 · winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days
Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.
Oregon has an overall price level 103.4 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.
Summer high 80°F · Winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days/yr.
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See the full comparisonFrequently asked
Is it cheaper to live in Oregon than New Hampshire?
Oregon's overall price level is roughly 100.5 (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. Oregon tops out at 9.9%.
How long do I have to register my vehicle in Oregon?
Most Oregon residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.