Cost of living is very high here with almost no apartments available. If you really want NH for a specific reason and can afford it, then its worth it. Otherwise, I would recommend someplace else. Perhaps Springfield, MA? Cost of living is a lot less. There is great nightlife in Springfield and just outside of the main downtown is lots of woods and there are plenty of places for big hikes and there are lots of places for small hikes within the city.

There is also Baystate Medical Center.