Moving to Maine from New Hampshire
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Hampshire to Maine? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Hampshire to Maine, you would find that Maine is 3.3% more expensive than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly $70,273 in Maine to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Augusta averages 77°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 Maine.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $70,273
To maintain the same standard of living in Maine
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 7.7% more
Groceries
pay 1.9% less
Transportation
pay 3.7% less
Housing
pay 9.3% less
Childcare
pay 24.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.0% 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 Maine compared to New Hampshire.
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 Maine leads in violent 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 Maine across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Maine performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
New Hampshire generally does better on infrastructure, though Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine 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 | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C) | 63°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) | 84°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 91°/67°F (33°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C) | 69°/42°F (21°/6°C) |
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| Month | Concord | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C) | 58°/33°F (14.4°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C) | 62°/36°F (16.8°/2.2°C) |
| Mar | 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C) | 70°/42°F (21.1°/5.6°C) |
| Apr | 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C) | 77°/48°F (25.2°/8.9°C) |
| May | 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C) | 85°/57°F (29.4°/14.1°C) |
| Jun | 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C) | 91°/66°F (32.8°/19.0°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C) | 93°/70°F (34.1°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C) | 87°/63°F (30.4°/17.0°C) |
| Oct | 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.6°C) |
| Nov | 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C) | 69°/41°F (20.6°/5.2°C) |
| Dec | 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C) | 60°/35°F (15.6°/1.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Maine than New Hampshire?
On average Maine is about 6% less expensive than New Hampshire, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Maine?
Budget about $17,568 for 3 months in Maine (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Maine safe?
New Hampshire generally does better on safety, though Maine leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Maine compared to New Hampshire?
New Hampshire performs better than Maine across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Maine compared to New Hampshire?
The average high temperature in Augusta is 77°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Augusta receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in.
