Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $889 in Montana versus $1,150 in New Hampshire. Overall, Montana runs roughly 23% cheaper on rent than New Hampshire, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $71,855 in Montana and $77,415 in New Hampshire — about 7% higher in New Hampshire. Montana has a top state income tax rate of 5.65% and no state sales tax; New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
None
about equal
Income Tax (top rate)
5.65%
None
+5.7 pp in Montana
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$889
$1,150
+29% in New Hampshire
Median Home Value
$311,800
$336,300
+8% in New Hampshire
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$71,855
$77,415
+8% in New Hampshire
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
48.2°F
49.2°F
+1.0°F in New Hampshire
Montana vs New Hampshire — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Montana or New Hampshire?
- Montana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $889 runs about 23% 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 Montana 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 $36,000 a year in Montana versus $46,000 in New Hampshire.
- Which has lower taxes, Montana or New Hampshire?
- Montana has a top state income tax rate of 5.65% and no state sales tax. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Montana/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.