New Hampshire
About 1,700 Californians moved to New Hampshire in 2024, the number 45 destination out of California. New Hampshire has no personal income tax.
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Taxes
New Hampshire has no personal income tax. The Interest and Dividends Tax was repealed for tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025, so New Hampshire no longer taxes wages, interest, or dividends. Property taxes are set by each municipality and fund most local services, and towns may offer exemptions for elderly and disabled residents. See the New Hampshire revenue department for current rules.
California's top marginal rate is 13.3% (tax year 2026). For someone who becomes a full-year New Hampshire resident, state income tax on wages generally drops out of the picture, though property, sales and other taxes still apply, and income tied to California can still be taxed by California.
Moving out of California generally doesn't take the sale of a California home out of California's tax reach. Our guide to selling your LA home and moving out of state covers withholding at closing, the capital gains exclusion and the questions to bring to a CPA.
What to check before you go
- Property tax. Rates and assessments are set locally in New Hampshire, and many places offer an exemption or credit on a primary residence. Look up the specific address with the county or local assessor before you budget.
- Homeowners insurance. Premiums depend on the address, the home and the coverage. Get quotes on a specific property early, before you commit to a purchase.
- Vehicle registration and license. New residents generally have a limited window to register a car and get a driver's license in New Hampshire. Check the deadline with the state motor vehicle agency.
- Your last California tax year. The year you move usually means a part-year California return, and the sale of a California home can still be taxed by California. Bring the dates to a CPA.
The full list, in the order people usually tackle it, is in our moving out of California checklist.
The nearest markets we track
We don't have New Hampshire price data yet. This is the closest city we do cover, measured against a typical LA County zip code.
| City | Median sale price | $/sq ft | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical LA County zip | $904K | $588 | 44 |
| New York, NY | $899K | $639 | 68 |
Redfin Data Center. Cities: May 2026, all residential. LA: median of LA County zip-code medians, Mar 2026 to May 2026.
Common questions
How many people move from California to New Hampshire?
About 1,710 people (plus or minus 1,143) moved from California to New Hampshire in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, the number 45 destination for people leaving California. The margin of error is wide for a flow this size, so treat it as a rough estimate.
Does New Hampshire have a state income tax?
No. New Hampshire has no personal income tax. California's top marginal rate is 13.3% (tax year 2026). Confirm current rates with the New Hampshire revenue department and a CPA.
What should I check before moving from California to New Hampshire?
Start with property tax on the specific address, homeowners insurance quotes, the deadline to register a car and get a driver's license in New Hampshire, and how your last California tax year and the sale of your LA home will be handled. Our moving out of California checklist covers the rest.
Mover counts: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 state-to-state migration flows (people who lived in California one year earlier). Estimates have margins of error. Market figures: Redfin Data Center.
