Moving to New Hampshire from Germany

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Germany to New Hampshire, you would find that New Hampshire is 27.4% more expensive than Germany overall. A €65,850 salary in Germany would need to be roughly $81,900 in New Hampshire to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,850 $81,900

To maintain the same standard of living in New Hampshire

Calculate with your salary →

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 7.8% less

Groceries

pay 34.4% more

Transportation

pay 25.9% less

Housing

pay 57.8% more

Childcare

pay 2.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 17.1% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 EUR = 1.14 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 Germany to New Hampshire, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
4,430 ↑ 6% vs 2022

people moved from Germany 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 Germany 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

DE
22.3%
NH
31.1%

Germany 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

DE
91.0%
NH
92.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DE
3.0%
NH
3.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$61,900
NH
$67,069

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DE
81.5 yrs
NH
79.0 yrs

Germany 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.

BerlinRain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56°/43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsBerlinConcord
Jan–Mar41°/31°F (5°/-1°C)37°/15°F (2°/-9°C)
Apr–Jun64°/47°F (18°/8°C)68°/43°F (20°/6°C)
Jul–Sep72°/55°F (22°/13°C)79°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Oct–Dec47°/37°F (8°/3°C)48°/27°F (9°/-3°C)
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MonthBerlinConcord
Jan37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C)31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C)
Feb40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C)35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C)
Mar47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C)44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C)
Apr56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C)57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C)
May66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C)69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C)
Jun71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C)77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C)
Jul75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C)82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C)
Aug74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C)81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C)
Sep66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C)73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C)
Oct56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C)60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C)
Nov45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C)48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C)
Dec40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C)36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C)

Data: Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.

Germany passport

Germany passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Germany

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Germany without a visa.

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 Germany?

Day-to-day costs in New Hampshire run about 9% higher than Germany 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 €65,850 comparable salary, that's around $20,475 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 Germany and New Hampshire.

How is healthcare in New Hampshire compared to Germany?

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

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

The average high temperature in Concord is 58°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Concord receives around 40.6 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.

What language do they speak in New Hampshire?

The official language in New Hampshire is English. In Germany, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

DE
Population84,316,6221,316,470
CurrencyEuro (€)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesGermanEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+49+1
Time zones111
Emergency number112911