Moving to Washington from New Hampshire
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New Hampshire to Washington — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New Hampshire to Washington, you would find that Washington is 5.0% more expensive than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly $75,045 in Washington to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from New Hampshire to Washington.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $75,045
To maintain the same standard of living in Washington
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 3.9% more
Groceries
pay 1.0% more
Transportation
pay 15.9% more
Housing
pay 3.3% less
Childcare
pay 10.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.1% more
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 Washington.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
New Hampshire performs better than Washington 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 generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Washington leads in adult smoking rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
New Hampshire performs better than Washington 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 Washington leads in internet access.
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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Washington leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
New Hampshire generally does better on family life, though Washington leads in life expectancy.
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 | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C) | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C) | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Concord | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C) | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) |
| Feb | 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C) | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) |
| Mar | 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C) | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C) | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) |
| May | 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C) | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) |
| Jun | 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C) | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) |
| Aug | 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C) | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) |
| Oct | 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C) | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C) | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C) | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Washington than New Hampshire?
Costs in Washington and New Hampshire are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Washington?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $18,761 in Washington on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Washington safe?
New Hampshire performs better than Washington across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Washington compared to New Hampshire?
New Hampshire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Washington leads in adult smoking rate.
What's the weather like in Washington compared to New Hampshire?
The average high temperature in Olympia is 60°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Olympia receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in.
