Moving to New Hampshire from Hawaii

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Hawaii to New Hampshire, you would find that New Hampshire is 16.0% cheaper than Hawaii. A $75,000 salary in Hawaii would need to be roughly $59,767 in New Hampshire to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Concord averages 58°F vs 84°F in Honolulu, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 $59,767

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 23.1% less

Groceries

pay 41.7% less

Transportation

pay 24.4% less

Housing

pay 13.5% less

Childcare

pay 12.2% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 12.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown

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

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Violent crime rate FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2023

incidents per 100,000 people per year

HI
187
NH
106
Property crime rate FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2023

incidents per 100,000 people per year

HI
1672
NH
881

New Hampshire performs significantly better than Hawaii across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Uninsured rate US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of people without health insurance

HI
3.6%
NH
5.4%
Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

HI
25.6%
NH
31.1%

Hawaii generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Hampshire leads in diabetes rate.

What about housing?

Median home value US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

typical price of a home

HI
$808,200
NH
$367,200
Median rent US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

typical monthly gross rent

HI
$1,938
NH
$1,423

New Hampshire performs significantly better than Hawaii across all what about housing? metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

HI
91.2%
NH
92.0%
Average commute US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

minutes each way to work

HI
26 min
NH
27 min

Hawaii generally does better on infrastructure, though New Hampshire leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

HI
2.2%
NH
3.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

HI
$64,124
NH
$67,069

Hawaii generally does better on employment & economy, though New Hampshire leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2020

average years of life at birth

HI
80.7 yrs
NH
79.0 yrs
Bachelor's degree or higher US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of adults with a 4-year college degree

HI
25%
NH
28%

Hawaii generally does better on family life, though New Hampshire leads in bachelor's degree or higher.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Honolulu Rain: 17.1 in/yr (434 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honolulu Concord
Jan–Mar 80°/67°F (27°/19°C) 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/22°C) 68°/43°F (20°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/74°F (31°/24°C) 79°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C)
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Month Honolulu Concord
Jan 80°/66°F (26.7°/19.1°C) 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C)
Feb 80°/66°F (26.8°/18.9°C) 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C)
Mar 81°/68°F (27.3°/19.8°C) 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C)
Apr 83°/69°F (28.2°/20.8°C) 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.6°C) 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C)
Jun 87°/73°F (30.6°/23.0°C) 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C)
Jul 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.6°C) 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.9°C) 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.6°C) 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/23.0°C) 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.8°/21.9°C) 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C)
Dec 81°/68°F (27.3°/20.2°C) 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in New Hampshire than Hawaii?

Yes — New Hampshire is on average about 20% cheaper than Hawaii. City-level variation can be significant.

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

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $14,942 in New Hampshire on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).

Is New Hampshire safe?

New Hampshire performs significantly better than Hawaii across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in New Hampshire compared to Hawaii?

Hawaii generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Hampshire leads in diabetes rate.

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

The average high temperature in Concord is 58°F, compared to 84°F in Honolulu. Concord receives around 40.6 in of rainfall per year, while Honolulu gets 17.1 in.

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