Moving to France from New Hampshire

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What to Expect

Considering a move from New Hampshire to France? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from New Hampshire to France, you would find that France is 3.5% cheaper than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly €60,017 in France to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Hampshire and France.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €60,017

To maintain the same standard of living in France

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.6% more

Groceries

pay 8.2% less

Transportation

pay 44.0% more

Housing

pay 42.4% less

Childcare

pay 52.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 USD = 0.878 EUR(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?

What the data shows about people moving from New Hampshire to France.

Moved in 2023
4,170 ↓ 31% vs 2022

people moved from United States to France · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to France?

Top countries of origin for France's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in France compared to New Hampshire.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NH
31.1%
FR
21.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NH
92.0%
FR
86.0%

New Hampshire performs better than France across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NH
3.0%
FR
7.3%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NH
$67,069
FR
$55,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NH
79.0 yrs
FR
82.6 yrs

France 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)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

ParisRain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
60°/47°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsConcordParis
Jan–Mar37°/15°F (2°/-9°C)48°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun68°/43°F (20°/6°C)65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
Jul–Sep79°/54°F (26°/12°C)74°/58°F (23°/14°C)
Oct–Dec48°/27°F (9°/-3°C)52°/43°F (11°/6°C)
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MonthConcordParis
Jan31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C)44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C)
Feb35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C)47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C)
Mar44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C)53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C)
Apr57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C)58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C)
May69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C)66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C)
Jun77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C)71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C)
Jul82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C)76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C)
Aug81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C)76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C)
Sep73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C)69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C)
Oct60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C)60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C)
Nov48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C)51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C)
Dec36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C)46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Météo-France Météo-France

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and France. To live, work, or study long-term in France, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check France's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting France

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

France passport holder visiting United States

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

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 France than New Hampshire?

On average France is about 9% less expensive than New Hampshire, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to France?

Budget about €15,004 for 3 months in France (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from France?

From major France cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Hampshire and France are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in France compared to New Hampshire?

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

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

The average high temperature in Paris is 60°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Paris receives around 25.6 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in.

What language do they speak in France?

The official language in France is French. In New Hampshire, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FR
Population1,316,47068,305,148
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Euro (€)
LanguagesEnglishFrench
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1+33
Time zones1114
Emergency number911112