I’d say New Hampshire is better any day. Small businesses that actually appreciate you spending money with them, small businesses that don’t overcharge for cheap meals( $32 for 2 chicken thighs and mixed root vegetables make my blood boil in vermont) , more salt on the road /plow services when it snows ,more basic creature comforts aside from being close to boston and taxation and better chain selections and hours,etc. oh and my favorite about New Hampshire: tradesmen ( plumbers, electricians, etc) that actually want to work and show up on time and on the day they say they will show up!