Moving to New Hampshire from Australia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Australia to New Hampshire — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Australia to New Hampshire, you would find that New Hampshire is 10.6% more expensive than Australia overall. A A$108,774 salary in Australia would need to be roughly $80,696 in New Hampshire to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Concord averages 58°F vs 67°F in Canberra, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Australia to New Hampshire.

What does your salary buy?

A$108,774 $80,696

To maintain the same standard of living in New Hampshire

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 6.4% more

Groceries

pay 26.2% more

Transportation

pay 12.0% less

Housing

pay 39.7% more

Childcare

pay 32.5% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 5.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 AUD = 0.6895 USD(June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Australia to New Hampshire, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
3,500 ↓ 8% vs 2022

people moved from Australia to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Australia and New Hampshire stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

AU
29.0%
NH
31.1%

Australia performs better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

AU
96.0%
NH
92.0%

Australia performs better than New Hampshire across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AU
3.7%
NH
3.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AU
$59,500
NH
$67,069

New Hampshire performs significantly better than Australia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AU
83.1 yrs
NH
79.0 yrs

Australia performs better than New Hampshire across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

CanberraRain: 24.8 in/yr (629 mm)
67°/44°F

Avg. annual high / low

ConcordRain: 40.6 in/yr (1032 mm)
58°/35°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsCanberraConcord
Jan–Mar80°/54°F (26°/12°C)37°/15°F (2°/-9°C)
Apr–Jun61°/39°F (16°/4°C)68°/43°F (20°/6°C)
Jul–Sep56°/35°F (13°/1°C)79°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Oct–Dec73°/47°F (23°/9°C)48°/27°F (9°/-3°C)
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MonthCanberraConcord
Jan82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C)
Feb81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C)
Mar76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C)
Apr68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C)
May60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C)
Jun54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C)
Jul52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C)
Aug55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C)
Sep61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C)
Oct67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C)
Nov72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C)
Dec79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C)

Data: Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Australia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Australia

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Australia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in New Hampshire than Australia?

Day-to-day costs in New Hampshire run about 8% higher than Australia on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to New Hampshire?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a A$108,774 comparable salary, that's around $20,174 in New Hampshire for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from New Hampshire?

Working remotely from New Hampshire's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Australia and New Hampshire.

How is healthcare in New Hampshire compared to Australia?

Australia performs better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in New Hampshire compared to Australia?

The average high temperature in Concord is 58°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Concord receives around 40.6 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in.

What language do they speak in New Hampshire?

Both Australia and New Hampshire share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AU
Population26,141,3691,316,470
CurrencyAustralian Dollar (A$)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+61+1
Time zones811
Emergency number000911