Moving to New Hampshire from China

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from China to New Hampshire — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from China to New Hampshire, you would find that New Hampshire is 3.4 times more expensive than China overall. A CN¥509,865 salary in China would need to be roughly $169,397 in New Hampshire to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from China to New Hampshire.

What does your salary buy?

CN¥509,865 $169,397

To maintain the same standard of living in New Hampshire

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 5.4 times more

Groceries

pay 2.8 times more

Transportation

pay 2.4 times more

Housing

pay 6.0 times more

Childcare

pay 2.9 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.9 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 CNY = 0.1471 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?

How many people actually move from China to New Hampshire, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
57,240 ↓ 16% vs 2022

people moved from China 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from China to New Hampshire.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

CN
6.2%
NH
31.1%

China 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

CN
73.0%
NH
92.0%

New Hampshire performs significantly better than China across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CN
4.7%
NH
3.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CN
$22,100
NH
$67,069

New Hampshire generally does better on employment & economy, though China leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2020

average years of life at birth

CN
76.1 yrs
NH
79.0 yrs

New Hampshire performs significantly better than China across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

BeijingRain: 22.8 in/yr (578 mm)
64°/44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsBeijingConcord
Jan–Mar42°/22°F (6°/-6°C)37°/15°F (2°/-9°C)
Apr–Jun78°/55°F (26°/13°C)68°/43°F (20°/6°C)
Jul–Sep83°/66°F (29°/19°C)79°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Oct–Dec51°/32°F (11°/0°C)48°/27°F (9°/-3°C)
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MonthBeijingConcord
Jan35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C)31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C)
Feb39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C)35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C)
Mar52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C)44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C)
Apr68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C)57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C)
May80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C)69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C)
Jun87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C)77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C)
Jul87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C)82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C)
Aug85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C)81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C)
Sep78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C)73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C)
Oct66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C)60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C)
Nov50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C)48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C)
Dec38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C)36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C)

Data: China Meteorological Administration China Meteorological Administration, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between China 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.

China passport

China passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
China passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting China

Visa Required
United States passport holders need a visa to enter China.

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 China?

No — New Hampshire is on average about 126% more expensive than China. City-level variation matters.

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

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $42,349 in New Hampshire on a CN¥509,865 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from New Hampshire?

Usually fine from major cities in New Hampshire. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in New Hampshire compared to China?

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

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

The average high temperature in Concord is 58°F, compared to 64°F in Beijing. Concord receives around 40.6 in of rainfall per year, while Beijing gets 22.8 in.

What language do they speak in New Hampshire?

The official language in New Hampshire is English. In China, the official language is Chinese.

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At a Glance

CN
Population1,410,539,7581,316,470
CurrencyChinese Yuan (CN¥)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesChineseEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+86+1
Time zones111
Emergency number110911