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Moving from Texas to New Hampshire

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

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Living now

Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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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
Texas
97.1
New Hampshire
104.2
New Hampshire has 7.3% higher overall price level
Housing index
Texas
96.5
New Hampshire
114.9
New Hampshire has 19% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Texas
98.1
New Hampshire
98.6
New Hampshire has 0.5% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Texas
99.6
New Hampshire
100.6
New Hampshire has 1.1% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Texas
17 ¢/kWh
New Hampshire
27.2 ¢/kWh
New Hampshire has 60% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Texas
99.4
New Hampshire
100.8
New Hampshire has 1.4% higher transportation
Median home value
Texas
$313,200
New Hampshire
$458,800
New Hampshire is 46% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Texas
$1,475/mo
New Hampshire
$1,558/mo
New Hampshire is 5.6% more expensive to rent

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

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

Avg summer high
Texas
96°F
New Hampshire
81°F
New Hampshire is 16% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Texas
38°F
New Hampshire
14°F
New Hampshire is 63% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Texas
65°F
New Hampshire
44°F
New Hampshire is 32% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Texas
232
New Hampshire
197
New Hampshire has 15% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Texas
33 in
New Hampshire
47 in
New Hampshire is 42% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Texas
61
New Hampshire
42
New Hampshire has 31% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Texas
61
New Hampshire
0
New Hampshire has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Texas
2 in
New Hampshire
78 in
New Hampshire is 3800% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in New Hampshire than Texas?

New Hampshire's overall price level is roughly 105.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.3 for Texas, 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?

Texas tops out at 0% 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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