Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,235 in Florida versus $1,150 in New Hampshire. Overall, New Hampshire runs roughly 7% cheaper on rent than Florida, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $69,142 in Florida and $77,415 in New Hampshire — about 11% higher in New Hampshire. Florida has no state income tax and a 6% state sales tax; New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
None
+6.0 pp in Florida
Income Tax (top rate)
None
None
about equal
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$1,150
+7% in Florida
Median Home Value
$320,700
$336,300
+5% in New Hampshire
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$77,415
+12% in New Hampshire
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
49.2°F
+22.6°F in Florida
Florida vs New Hampshire — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Florida or New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,150 runs about 7% below Florida's $1,235, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Florida 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 $49,000 a year in Florida versus $46,000 in New Hampshire.
- Which has lower taxes, Florida or New Hampshire?
- Florida has no state income tax and a 6% state sales tax. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/1 cities we track in Florida/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.