Moving to New Hampshire from Spain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Spain to New Hampshire, you would find that New Hampshire is 62.5% more expensive than Spain overall. A €65,850 salary in Spain would need to be roughly $89,823 in New Hampshire to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Concord averages 58°F vs 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,850 $89,823

To maintain the same standard of living in New Hampshire

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 14.0% more

Groceries

pay 59.2% more

Transportation

pay 2.0% less

Housing

pay 91.5% more

Childcare

pay 3.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 64.2% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 EUR = 1.14 USD(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 Spain to New Hampshire.

Moved in 2023
6,460 ↑ 46% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

ES
23.8%
NH
31.1%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

ES
94.0%
NH
92.0%

Spain performs better than New Hampshire across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

ES
12.1%
NH
3.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

ES
$46,400
NH
$67,069

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ES
82.5 yrs
NH
79.0 yrs

Spain performs better than New Hampshire across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

MadridRain: 16.6 in/yr (421 mm)
68°/50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsMadridConcord
Jan–Mar55°/40°F (13°/4°C)37°/15°F (2°/-9°C)
Apr–Jun73°/53°F (23°/12°C)68°/43°F (20°/6°C)
Jul–Sep86°/64°F (30°/18°C)79°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Oct–Dec58°/44°F (14°/7°C)48°/27°F (9°/-3°C)
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MonthMadridConcord
Jan50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C)31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C)
Feb54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C)35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C)
Mar61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C)44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C)
Apr65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C)57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C)
May72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C)69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C)
Jun83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C)77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C)
Jul90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C)82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C)
Aug88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C)81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C)
Sep80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C)73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C)
Oct67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C)60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C)
Nov56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C)48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C)
Dec50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C)36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C)

Data: Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Agencia Estatal de Meteorología, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Spain

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

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 New Hampshire than Spain?

On average New Hampshire is around 20% pricier than Spain, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to New Hampshire?

Budget about $22,456 for 3 months in New Hampshire (based on a €65,850 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from New Hampshire?

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

How is healthcare in New Hampshire compared to Spain?

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

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

The average high temperature in Concord is 58°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Concord receives around 40.6 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.

What language do they speak in New Hampshire?

The official language in New Hampshire is English. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.

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At a Glance

ES
Population47,163,4181,316,470
CurrencyEuro (€)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesBasque, Catalan, Galician, SpanishEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+34+1
Time zones211
Emergency number112911