Moving to New Hampshire from Washington
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Washington to New Hampshire — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Washington to New Hampshire, you would find that New Hampshire is 3.5% cheaper than Washington. A $75,000 salary in Washington would need to be roughly $74,955 in New Hampshire to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Washington to New Hampshire.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $74,955
To maintain the same standard of living in New Hampshire
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 3.2% less
Groceries
pay 0.1% more
Transportation
pay 12.6% less
Housing
pay 4.0% more
Childcare
pay 7.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.2% 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 Washington to New Hampshire.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
New Hampshire performs significantly 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
Washington generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Hampshire leads in uninsured rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
New Hampshire performs significantly better than Washington across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Washington generally does better on infrastructure, though New Hampshire 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 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
Washington generally does better on family life, though New Hampshire leads in bachelor's degree or higher.
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 | Olympia | Concord |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) | 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 79°/54°F (26°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) | 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Olympia | Concord |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) | 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C) |
| Feb | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) | 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C) |
| Mar | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) | 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C) |
| Apr | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) | 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C) |
| May | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) | 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) | 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C) |
| Jul | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) | 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C) |
| Aug | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) | 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C) |
| Sep | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) | 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) | 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C) |
| Nov | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) | 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C) |
| Dec | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) | 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in New Hampshire than Washington?
Costs in New Hampshire and Washington are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to New Hampshire?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $18,739 in New Hampshire on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is New Hampshire safe?
New Hampshire performs significantly better than Washington across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in New Hampshire compared to Washington?
Washington generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Hampshire leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in New Hampshire compared to Washington?
The average high temperature in Concord is 58°F, compared to 60°F in Olympia. Concord receives around 40.6 in of rainfall per year, while Olympia gets 50.0 in.
