Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,253 in Arizona versus $1,150 in New Hampshire. Overall, New Hampshire runs roughly 8% cheaper on rent than Arizona, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $77,041 in Arizona and $77,415 in New Hampshire. Arizona has a top state income tax rate of 2.50% and a 5.6% state sales tax; New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.6%
None
+5.6 pp in Arizona
Income Tax (top rate)
2.50%
None
+2.5 pp in Arizona
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,253
$1,150
+8% in Arizona
Median Home Value
$364,300
$336,300
+8% in Arizona
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$77,041
$77,415
+0% in New Hampshire
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
75.1°F
49.2°F
+25.9°F in Arizona
Arizona vs New Hampshire — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arizona or New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,150 runs about 8% below Arizona's $1,253, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Arizona 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 $50,000 a year in Arizona versus $46,000 in New Hampshire.
- Which has lower taxes, Arizona or New Hampshire?
- Arizona has a top state income tax rate of 2.50% and a 5.6% state sales tax. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Arizona/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.