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Moving from Washington to New Hampshire

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Tech (Amazon, MS), no income tax, rainy West side. vs. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak.

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Living now

Washington

Capital: Olympia

Median household income $90,325 · winter low 35°F · 152 sunny days

Tech (Amazon, MS), no income tax, rainy West side.

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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
Washington
107.0
New Hampshire
104.2
New Hampshire has 2.7% lower overall price level
Housing index
Washington
126.0
New Hampshire
114.9
New Hampshire has 8.8% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Washington
101.8
New Hampshire
101.0
New Hampshire has 0.7% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Washington
101.1
New Hampshire
100.6
Electricity rate
Washington
14.4 ¢/kWh
New Hampshire
26.9 ¢/kWh
New Hampshire has 87% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Washington
101.4
New Hampshire
100.8
New Hampshire has 0.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Washington
$602,200
New Hampshire
$458,800
New Hampshire is 24% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Washington
$1,641/mo
New Hampshire
$1,250/mo
New Hampshire is 24% 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
Washington
79°F
New Hampshire
81°F
New Hampshire is 2.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Washington
35°F
New Hampshire
14°F
New Hampshire is 60% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Washington
50°F
New Hampshire
44°F
New Hampshire is 11% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Washington
152
New Hampshire
197
New Hampshire has 30% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Washington
40 in
New Hampshire
47 in
New Hampshire is 17% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Washington
39
New Hampshire
42
New Hampshire has 7.7% higher AQI
Snow / year
Washington
29 in
New Hampshire
78 in
New Hampshire is 169% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in New Hampshire than Washington?

New Hampshire's overall price level is roughly 105.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.8 for Washington — 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?

Washington 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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