What it costs to live here, and how good a place it is to live, in plain numbers.
Best place to live rank
#2
2nd out of 50 states overall.
Among the best in the country for overall quality of life.
How we rank states ›Cost to live here
#37
37th cheapest state, about 10% above average.
To live the way $75,000 affords in an average state, you would need about $82,600 here.
How we measure cost ›New Hampshire ranks 2nd of 50 states for overall quality of life and 37th for affordability. It does best on safety, healthcare, and air quality, and struggles most with walkability, climate, and cost. A typical household earns about $90,100 a year, and the cost of living runs about 10% above average.
Our Best Life Rank scores every state on the things that shape daily life, from cost and climate to schools and safety. Here is how New Hampshire scores on each, best to worst.
Each factor is ranked 1 (best) to 50 (worst) across all states. Green is strong, yellow is middling, red is weak.
Typical household income
$90,100
11th highest
Typical home price
$528,000
7th highest
Overall cost of living
10% above average
37th cheapest
Total taxes on a typical household
About 9%
42nd highest income tax
Typical commute
About 27 min
one way
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