Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $817 in Arkansas versus $1,150 in New Hampshire. Overall, Arkansas runs roughly 29% cheaper on rent than New Hampshire, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $59,074 in Arkansas and $83,701 in New Hampshire — about 29% higher in New Hampshire. Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax; New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.5%
None
+6.5 pp in Arkansas
Income Tax (top rate)
3.90%
None
+3.9 pp in Arkansas
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$817
$1,150
+41% in New Hampshire
Median Home Value
$221,200
$336,300
+52% in New Hampshire
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$59,074
$83,701
+42% in New Hampshire
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.7°F
49.2°F
+12.5°F in Arkansas
Arkansas vs New Hampshire — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas or New Hampshire?
- Arkansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $817 runs about 29% below New Hampshire's $1,150, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Arkansas than in New Hampshire?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $33,000 a year in Arkansas versus $46,000 in New Hampshire.
- Which has lower taxes, Arkansas or New Hampshire?
- Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Arkansas/New Hampshire — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.