Moving to New Hampshire from France
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from France to New Hampshire — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from France to New Hampshire, you would find that New Hampshire is 27.5% more expensive than France overall. A €64,215 salary in France would need to be roughly $82,290 in New Hampshire to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from France to New Hampshire.
What does your salary buy?
€64,215 → $82,290
To maintain the same standard of living in New Hampshire
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 0.2% less
Groceries
pay 21.7% more
Transportation
pay 21.4% less
Housing
pay 92.4% more
Childcare
pay 2.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.6% more
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 France to New Hampshire, based on official data.
people moved from France to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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France
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from France to New Hampshire.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
France performs better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New Hampshire performs significantly better than France across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
New Hampshire performs significantly better than France across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
France 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Paris | Concord |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 79°/54°F (26°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) | 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Paris | Concord |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) | 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) | 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C) |
| Mar | 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) | 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C) |
| Apr | 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) | 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C) |
| May | 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) | 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) | 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) | 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C) |
| Aug | 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) | 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C) |
| Sep | 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) | 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C) |
| Oct | 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) | 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C) |
| Nov | 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) | 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C) |
| Dec | 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) | 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C) |
Météo-France
National Weather ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.
France passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting France
Visa FreeData: 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 France?
No — New Hampshire is on average about 10% more expensive than France. 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 $20,572 in New Hampshire on a €64,215 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 France?
France performs better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in New Hampshire compared to France?
The average high temperature in Concord is 58°F, compared to 60°F in Paris. Concord receives around 40.6 in of rainfall per year, while Paris gets 25.6 in.
What language do they speak in New Hampshire?
The official language in New Hampshire is English. In France, the official language is French.
