Living in New Hampshire vs Maine - Cost of Living, Activities, Jobs, Climate and More

In this video I cover the differences between living in New Hampshire vs Maine, including the activities, jobs and climate. If you're thinking about moving to either of these beautiful states, watch until the end to find out the cost of living.
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[@devinelgert4880]

I have no idea where the narrator came up with a figure of 796 people per square mile...the actual population density of NH is about 154/sq mi. And given that more than half of the population is concentrated in the two largest counties (Hillsborough and Rockingham), most of the state feels pretty sparsely populated.

[@stevewyche5232]

You have to realize that while Maine is fairly large in square miles, especially compared to other new england states, most of it is woods/wilderness that is not lived in.

[@ChrisSmoove77]

Thankfully

[@BLAM777]

Due to the ridiculously higher taxes in NH which really isn't as their plate say live free or die we decided to get land in northern maine. Alot less people way lower taxes and way more freedom to do what you want with your land.

[@tonipepperoni3424]

Maine was always more peaceful than new Hampshire except for the really far north of nh which I went to a long long time ago is actually very peaceful too

[@davidcolarusso7521]

How do you like it so far?

[@BLAM777]

@@davidcolarusso7521 it's really nice. There are alot of like minded people up in the county.

[@itsnodawayitustabe5654]

Right NH is just Mass with guns

[@BLAM777]

@@itsnodawayitustabe5654 yep. Southern Maine is infested with liberals but way up north they are what I would call real Americans who still care about freedoms. At least for now.

[@kimhorton6109]

My dad was stationed in Portsmouth from 58-62. It was my favorite of our homes. We went to Guam and then he was sent to Bangor to help close that base. Bangor was a beautiful location. So many trees! After all that snow I vowed I would never live North of the Mason Dixon line, ever. That said, really good homes are for sale in Maine. If you enjoy hunting you could hardly do better. Fishing, hiking and just walking are killer in both states

[@yowsers6475]

That's pretty funny, I'm pretty much the opposite of what you said. I've been living in the Sun Belt for years with months of summer heat over 110 f. I've "vowed" to never live south of Interstate 80 again and am moving to New England for a few reasons, one to get away from the heat and to never be around it again lol. I am definitely built for colder climates and not at all for hot climates.

[@kullen3919]

@@yowsers6475 I couldn’t agree more with what you said. Grew up in S.FL and yeah the heat is just relentless. This place is just awful June thru November, just too hot and incredibly HUMID to do anything outside.

[@markpreston6930]

Those things in Maine are weeds, not trees.

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

@@yowsers6475 I completely agree. I moved to Southeastern state and the heat is over half of the year and I don’t mind the cold. I enjoy wearing sweaters and coats some of the year.

[@catherinemushaw1956]

My Uncle owned 2 houses at York Beach Maine right by the Nubble Light House. One was on Sheldon and the other one was one road behind that one. Beautiful spot to live in the summer.

[@LivinginNewHampshire]

That's awesome, I love visiting York during the summer.

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

It would be helpful if you put a caption on which state you are looking at with yellow print such as in which is New Hampshire and which is Maine please. I can recognize lighthouse from Portland Maine, but I don’t know which is the other and you’re switching talking about the two different states so I not sure which is which when I look at the pictures ???

[@oceanblue5794]

I associate Maine with the beautiful coastline, tasty lobsters, and the iconic horror writer, Stephen King.

[@coloneljackmustard]

King writes about what he knows. And Maine certainly does have a remote slightly creepy vibe to it.

[@BillLaBrie]

I associate it with backwoods drug addicts who are a little too intimate with family members. But see…I’ve actually been to Maine a few times.

[@johnmendonsa3502]

salisbury Beach is in Mass, Seabrook is the other N.H. Beach

[@jgeur]

i agree that hiking in the white mountains offers some great views but i haven't been anywhere that offers 365 degree views...but i like the way you're thinking.

[@sakurakos88]

mt lafayette is amazing, new hampshire

[@tylerfoss3346]

Would it be possible to get a transcript of the audio on this video? The video goes by pretty quickly and there are very few graphics emphasizing important pieces (of which there are many). Good presentation. Thank you!

[@geo_walters]

Push the CC button on the bottom right of the video for closed captions.

[@yowsers6475]

Thanks! This helps me decide between the two states.

[@LivinginNewHampshire]

My pleasure, glad to hear that!

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

I’m tired of living in my semi tropical south, eastern state and really miss wearing a sweater and more. Tell me please in New Hampshire what city or town near the coast is good that I can have bike lanes and is walkable and maybe has some public transportation, such as the down Easter train might run through it at least has a connection to it. I can drive, but I like to have a more walkable town because it’s easy to keep fit without going to the gym.

[@haileypeterson6978]

Take a look at Dover, NH

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

@@haileypeterson6978 thanks for taking time to respond.

[@haileypeterson6978]

@@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 Your comment perfectly echoed my own sentiments lol...where are you located? I'm in TN and looking for the exact criteria you mentioned...that's how I came across Dover :) Close to Portsmouth, which is amazing, but $$$. Dover is only 20 minutes from Portsmouth and has the train to Boston and Portland, as well as busses into Portsmouth, with its own walkable downtown.

[@chickie3376]

Salisbury and Salisbury Beach is over the border in MA.

[@seasonalliving2881]

How do you deal with ticks in New England?

[@svetlanaboldin8671]

Hi - I will highly appreciate if somebody would provide more details about the climate and the weather in Maine. What is the summers like there? Too hot? Too humid? Do people need ACs? Is this a big difference in summer temp in different areas of Main? Thank you in advance to everybody who will answer!!

[@zepima4]

The summers are amazing here from end of May to beginning of September it’s usually 72-85 and rare to hit 90 or above. At night it will get back down to like 50. I mean I only used my ac for about two months and is just a window unit. It’s more humid than the southwest but it’s nothing compared to the Midwest or South

[@jonlaguerre3163]

It’s kind of dry a little bit it’s not hot and sweaty like the south like the temperatures or not 300° like down south but the heat is more muggy in July. If you like yogurt you can eat a few of those and they will keep you cool yogurt, you could eat a few of those and they’ll keep you cool

[@robstan2668]

We are going to buy a home next year but not sure which state makes the most economic sense.

[@LivinginNewHampshire]

That really depends on your lifestyle, Maine is much more rural. Whereas NH is more developed, especially in Southern NH.

[@KatrinVB89]

Somehow ME is cheaper that northern KY based on what i hear from this video, and KY considered the 5th poorest state in the nation. We pay 5.5k taxes on our cookie cutter with less that 1/4acre of a land , sales tax is 6%, schools are meeh, crime is pretty high, more diversity here, winters are pretty cold (last winter we had 4-5f for 2 weeks), gas costs about the same, hmmm

[@mariabeverly8789]

New Hampshire vs Vermont?

[@LivinginNewHampshire]

Here's a link to that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYCvZmyAa62DmKc

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

I have to correct you just a little bit otherwise enjoyed your beautiful video, in that, although Maine has a fairly high state tax, and you believe you said New Hampshire, does not that is incorrect . New Hampshire does have a bit of a state tax as in they tax interest on dividends, and I believe capital gains so if you’re a senior citizen, for example, or don’t have much of a salary and rely partly on your dividends, then you need to get the entire picture to make an informed choice

[@Castleknight]

What is the name of the song playing in the background, .

[@mojorisin7371]

Although both states are extremely gorgeous and very dense with forest New Hampshire has unfortunately become the 2nd expensive state to live in collectively. At the end of the day only Connecticut is more expensive in taxes and fees and draconian rules then in the other states in New England. Massachusetts is next, then Vermont, Rhode Island and then Maine. The lure of no income and sales tax is appealing but cost the average tax paying homeowner more overall in higher groceries, fees, gas, and other essentials then neighboring states. Maine overall is the cheapest NE state to live in. New Hampshire has become too much like Massachusetts although they'll never admit it. People who know New Hampshire 40 years ago would certainly agree. Too many Massachusetts transplants making it like Taxachusetts and not the live free or die state.

[@Colbyw74]

how is the maine average 200k for a house?? my tiny tiny 900 square foot lake house in belgrade maine got appraised for 850k and my average sized 3000 square foot house in yarm got appraised for 1.2m. i dont think ive seen even land under 200k in cumberland county

[@df7377]

Thank you for making this informative video! Excellent! Just subscribed.

[@LivinginNewHampshire]

No worries, I appreciate you subscribing to the channel!

[@rifeenjn9196]

i can see my work from here!

[@anniehill1899]

What is the food cost and stuff in Maine or New Hampshire

[@LivinginNewHampshire]

Both New Hampshire and Maine rank slightly above the national average when it comes to groceries. NH offers a variety of major supermarkets such as Hannafords, Shaws, Trader Joes, Whole Foods and Market Basket. This gives you the ability to shop around and find the best prices available. I've been to various areas on the west coast and NH is definitely cheaper when it comes to food. Thanks for watching!

[@anniehill1899]

Thank you hawaii is very expensive

[@LivinginNewHampshire]

@@anniehill1899 No worries, I can imagine it would be.

[@anniehill1899]

I am making a New Hampshire

[@bumkinanimations2671]

@@LivinginNewHampshire It depends on how large your family is, in Maine a family of two-three is about 310.98 a month. But in NH it's about 301.47. But for four or more members Maine is cheaper with about 307.10 a month, whilst in NH it's about 330.60. But overall The average single Maine resident spends around $3,690 annually on food or roughly $307.50 per month. But In New Hampshire, a single adult spends an average of $3,452 on food annually, And 295.34

[@brianparent]

Roman Catholicism in the United States and Canada - Encyclopedia Britannica. Why were there so few Catholics when The United States became The United States? Oh....I'm a descendant of one of our Founders in America, Roger Williams. Do you know why?

[@uspitzyjp]

Currently looking for a location in the Lebanon region anybody having any information on a spot of property under $10,000 hit me up pls

[@saltymcpepper5777]

Hampton Beach is the Walmart of beaches.

[@JoeyDNetsfan]

Why do you say that?

[@blackcruze1379]

@@JoeyDNetsfan Probably because all the Massholes come up and clog the beach and cause traffic back ups 😆

[@sullivanbiddle9979]

It's the Jersey shore of beaches but so isn't old orchard beach in Maine.

[@michaeldetroit.8125]

For some reason the narrator has a really annoying delivery, almost unlistenable. Do you really have to use that used car salesperson voice?

[@Candace-Loves]

I've heard far worse, but still, yeah. It's clearly his "customer service" voice and it is really annoying to listen to.

[@Bob-mr8ck]

I love those 365 degree views…

[@rosemcbride1813]

Deaf people can’t enjoy this