Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,150 in New Hampshire versus $857 in New York. Overall, New York runs roughly 25% cheaper on rent than New Hampshire, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $77,415 in New Hampshire and $48,050 in New York — about 38% higher in New Hampshire. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax; New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
4%
+4.0 pp in New York
Income Tax (top rate)
None
10.90%
+10.9 pp in New York
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,150
$857
+25% in New Hampshire
Median Home Value
$336,300
$152,300
+55% in New Hampshire
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$77,415
$48,050
+38% in New Hampshire
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
49.2°F
48.3°F
+0.9°F in New Hampshire
New Hampshire vs New York — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in New Hampshire or New York?
- New York is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $857 runs about 25% 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 New Hampshire than in New York?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $46,000 a year in New Hampshire versus $34,000 in New York.
- Which has lower taxes, New Hampshire or New York?
- New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax. New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in New Hampshire/New York — 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.