Moving to Idaho from New Hampshire
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New Hampshire to Idaho — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New Hampshire to Idaho, you would find that Idaho is 9.6% cheaper than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly $65,207 in Idaho to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from New Hampshire to Idaho.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $65,207
To maintain the same standard of living in Idaho
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 5.7% less
Groceries
pay 12.3% less
Transportation
pay 3.3% less
Housing
pay 20.0% less
Childcare
pay 18.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.9% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Hampshire to Idaho.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
New Hampshire generally does better on safety, though Idaho leads in property crime rate.
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 Idaho 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 Idaho leads in median rent.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
New Hampshire generally does better on infrastructure, though Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho 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 | Boise |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C) | 46°/29°F (8°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) | 72°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 87°/57°F (30°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C) | 50°/32°F (10°/0°C) |
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| Month | Concord | Boise |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C) | 38°/25°F (3.2°/-4.1°C) |
| Feb | 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C) | 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.1°C) |
| Mar | 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C) | 55°/34°F (12.6°/1.3°C) |
| Apr | 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C) | 62°/39°F (16.8°/4.1°C) |
| May | 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C) | 72°/47°F (22.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jun | 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C) | 81°/54°F (27.4°/12.1°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C) | 91°/60°F (32.9°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C) | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C) | 79°/51°F (26.0°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C) | 65°/41°F (18.2°/4.9°C) |
| Nov | 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C) | 48°/32°F (9.0°/-0.1°C) |
| Dec | 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C) | 38°/24°F (3.1°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Idaho than New Hampshire?
Yes — Idaho is on average about 13% cheaper than New Hampshire. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Idaho?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $16,302 in Idaho on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Idaho safe?
New Hampshire generally does better on safety, though Idaho leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Idaho compared to New Hampshire?
New Hampshire performs better than Idaho across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Idaho compared to New Hampshire?
The average high temperature in Boise is 64°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Boise receives around 11.7 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in.
