Moving from New Jersey to New Hampshire

New Hampshire doesn’t have the longest coastline in the US, but it sure makes the most of what it’s got. This is especially the case in the summer resort town of Hampton. Along Hampton Beach, visitors can enjoy strolling on a beautiful boardwalk, pressing their luck at flashy casinos, and dining at dozens of restaurants. By the way, Hampton Beach puts on a fabulous Seafood Festival every September with plenty of fresh food and family-friendly events.

As you travel north along the Atlantic coast, you’ll run into another spectacular NH city: Portsmouth. Founded in the 1600s, Portsmouth is one of the oldest cities in America. If you love exploring old mansions and historical museums, you’ll love taking a tour of Portsmouth’s well-preserved downtown. Plus, Portsmouth is close to one of the Northeast’s most popular water parks: Water Country.

Pro tip: be sure to bundle up and visit Portsmouth during December. This city puts on many fantastic Christmas events every year, including live music, public skating, and gingerbread house competitions.

While New Hampshire’s scenery steals the show, that doesn’t mean “culture vultures” will starve. True, this state doesn’t have a “big city” by New Jersey standards, but there are plenty of cultural opportunities nearby.

Most significantly, New Hampshire is a short drive from Boston. OK, Beantown might not be as cosmopolitan as NYC, but we doubt you’ll get bored on a trip to this fantastic city. Whether you’re into the arts, sports, or entertainment, Boston has plenty to enjoy.

But Boston isn’t the only major city nearby New Hampshire. Indeed, if you keep traveling north, you’ll hit one of Canada’s top metropolises: Montréal. It’s also relatively easy to plan a trip to historic Québec City or Ottawa. Just don’t forget to update your passport before crossing the northern border!

There’s a good reason people in nearby states sneak into New Hampshire for groceries. Unlike most other states, New Hampshire doesn’t impose a sales tax on residents. On top of that, you won’t have to worry about an income tax on your salary while working in New Hampshire.

Although some people complain about New Hampshire’s high property taxes, they’re not all that higher than New Jersey’s rates. When WalletHub analyzed total taxes in each US state, New Jersey has one of the highest overall burdens. By contrast, New Hampshire was near the bottom of WalletHub’s list.

We won’t lie: many professionals live in New Hampshire to take advantage of its lower taxes while keeping their Boston-based job. It’s no secret that Boston has loads of job opportunities, which is an obvious benefit for New Hampshire residents. Anyone who’s into fields such as tech, finance, education, or medicine, will probably find loads of job offers in nearby Beantown.

However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t tempting job opportunities in New Hampshire proper. In fact, New Hampshire’s Gross State Product has consistently increased year-on-year. The Granite State is also home to many big-name employers such as BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Oracle, Fidelity, and Budweiser.