ZeBrownRanger OP t1_iyob6pg wrote on December 2, 2022 at 9:52 PM

Reply to comment by cyriouslyslick in Airport and relocation questions by ZeBrownRanger

Sort of? I empathize with how you feel and recognize this is a real struggle nationally. Nothing stands out as unique to NH though. At least not in comparison to Albuquerque. Albuquerque consistently ranks close to the bottom in everything that matters.

cyriouslyslick t1_iyp0i40 wrote on December 3, 2022 at 1:07 AM

Sorry thought this was a reply to a different discussion specifically about addiction. NH has terrible infrastructure (roads, schools, internet quality, cell phone reception, medical quality care, electrical grid). While having outrageous property taxes that vary wildly by town. NH is also close to the bottom of the list in many areas; particularly with salaries compared to cost of living. We have one of the highest Pkwh rates in the country for electrical; anticipate $500+ monthly bills, also anticipate absurd heating costs regardless of the fuel type. Expect to spend significantly more on vehicle maintenance due to bad roads and heavy salting. https://livingcost.org/cost/united-states/nh

The quality of education sounds like it will also be a concern for you: https://www.concordmonitor.com/NEA-New-Hampshire-education-rankings-40170762

ZeBrownRanger OP t1_iyp4r26 wrote on December 3, 2022 at 1:41 AM

Interesting reads. Thank you. The lack of income tax makes a huge difference for me. Doing the math based on this, it'd actually be about the same cost of living, maybe a smidge higher.

The education piece tells me it's highly dependent on the town.

C0ffinCase t1_iyp5mu2 wrote on December 3, 2022 at 1:49 AM

The lack of income tax is why everything else (including vehicle registration) is more expensive and tends to have lower quality unfortunately. It brings the standards down by divestment.

ZeBrownRanger OP t1_iyp76to wrote on December 3, 2022 at 2:01 AM

I won't argue that it's impact will very greatly on income level.