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Moving from Oregon to New Hampshire

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

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Living now

Oregon

Capital: Salem

Median household income $76,362 · winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days

Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.

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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.

New Hampshire has an overall price level 104.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Oregon
103.4
New Hampshire
104.2
New Hampshire has 0.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
Oregon
108.6
New Hampshire
114.9
New Hampshire has 5.8% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oregon
100.8
New Hampshire
101.0
Utilities index (modeled)
Oregon
100.5
New Hampshire
100.6
Electricity rate
Oregon
14.9 ¢/kWh
New Hampshire
26.9 ¢/kWh
New Hampshire has 81% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oregon
100.7
New Hampshire
100.8
Median home value
Oregon
$497,500
New Hampshire
$458,800
New Hampshire is 7.8% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oregon
$1,377/mo
New Hampshire
$1,250/mo
New Hampshire is 9.2% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 81°F · Winter low 14°F · 197 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Oregon
80°F
New Hampshire
81°F
New Hampshire is 1.3% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Oregon
36°F
New Hampshire
14°F
New Hampshire is 61% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oregon
50°F
New Hampshire
44°F
New Hampshire is 11% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oregon
144
New Hampshire
197
New Hampshire has 37% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oregon
37 in
New Hampshire
47 in
New Hampshire is 27% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Oregon
28
New Hampshire
42
New Hampshire has 50% higher AQI
Snow / year
Oregon
22 in
New Hampshire
78 in
New Hampshire is 255% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in New Hampshire than Oregon?

New Hampshire's overall price level is roughly 105.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 100.5 for Oregon — 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?

Oregon tops out at 9.9% income tax. New Hampshire tops out at 0%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in New Hampshire?

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

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