Moving to Arizona from New Hampshire
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Hampshire to Arizona? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Hampshire to Arizona, you would find that Arizona is 7.5% cheaper than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly $68,939 in Arizona to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Phoenix averages 87°F vs 58°F in Concord, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Hampshire and Arizona.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $68,939
To maintain the same standard of living in Arizona
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.2% more
Groceries
pay 10.7% less
Housing
pay 2.6% more
Childcare
pay 32.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.8% less
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
The numbers behind daily life in Arizona compared to New Hampshire.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
New Hampshire performs better than Arizona across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
New Hampshire performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
New Hampshire generally does better on what about housing?, though Arizona leads in median home value.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
New Hampshire generally does better on infrastructure, though Arizona leads in average commute.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
New Hampshire performs better than Arizona across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
New Hampshire performs better than Arizona across all family life metrics.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Concord | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C) | 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) | 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
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| Month | Concord | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C) | 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) |
| Feb | 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C) | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C) | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) |
| Apr | 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) |
| May | 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C) | 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C) | 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C) | 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) |
| Aug | 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C) | 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) |
| Sep | 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C) | 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C) | 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) |
| Nov | 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C) | 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) |
| Dec | 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C) | 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Arizona than New Hampshire?
On average Arizona is about 8% less expensive than New Hampshire, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Arizona?
Budget about $17,235 for 3 months in Arizona (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Arizona safe?
New Hampshire performs better than Arizona across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Arizona compared to New Hampshire?
New Hampshire performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Arizona compared to New Hampshire?
The average high temperature in Phoenix is 87°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Phoenix receives around 8.2 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in.
