Moving to Canada from New Hampshire
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Hampshire to Canada? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Hampshire to Canada, you would find that Canada is 14.6% cheaper than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly CA$96,337 in Canada to maintain the same lifestyle. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Hampshire and Canada. What does your salary buy? $75,000 → CA$96,337 To maintain the same standard of living in Canada How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 15.6% less Groceries pay 7.5% less Transportation pay 6.1% more Housing pay 25.7% less Childcare pay 49.6% less Entertainment and Sports pay 11.3% 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. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. What the data shows about people moving from New Hampshire to Canada. people moved from United States to Canada · OECD (latest data available) Top countries of origin for Canada's foreign-born residents. The numbers behind daily life in Canada compared to New Hampshire. share of adults with obesity Canada performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics. share of households with internet Canada performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all infrastructure metrics. 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 better than Canada across all employment & economy metrics. average years of life at birth Canada performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all family life metrics. Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Canada. To live, work, or study long-term in Canada, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Canada's immigration authority. United States passport holder visiting Canada Canada passport holder visiting United States Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Canada is about 10% less expensive than New Hampshire, with major cities narrowing the gap. Budget about CA$24,084 for 3 months in Canada (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. From major Canada cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Hampshire and Canada are what actually decide it long-term. Canada performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics. The average high temperature in Ottawa is 52°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Ottawa receives around 37.1 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in. The official languages in Canada are English and French. In New Hampshire, the official language is English. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Concord Ottawa Jan–Mar 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C) 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) Apr–Jun 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) Jul–Sep 79°/54°F (26°/12°C) 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) Oct–Dec 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C) 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) View all months
Month Concord Ottawa Jan 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C) 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) Feb 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C) 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) Mar 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C) 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) Apr 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C) 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) May 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C) 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) Jun 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C) 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) Jul 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C) 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) Aug 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) Sep 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C) 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) Oct 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C) 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) Nov 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C) 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) Dec 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) 
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