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01Zaphod t1_j6gfswv wrote

Of all the comments here, I have not seen anyone mention the taxes. NH has property taxes that royally suck (unless you want to get land in Bean’s Purchase where there are no taxes), and they can be a sticker shock. Do your research before purchasing a home.

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Happy_Confection90 t1_j6goomg wrote

Yes. I wonder how many people who want to move here realize that NH has the 3rd highest property taxes, and the northeast also has by far the highest heating and electricity costs in the country.

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volunteer85 OP t1_j6hpjs5 wrote

Oh yea. I’ve noticed. But I’m relocating and it’s either NH or MA. Through my research, NH is more like home to me.

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01Zaphod t1_j6hw70x wrote

Well, NH has been where I call home all my life, and I can’t see myself living elsewhere. I might change my mind when I’m in my 80’s and can’t handle the thought of doing wood for another winter.

I can’t really offer any advice for the sea coast area because I’m about as far inland as it gets in NH. But, locating in Portsmouth/Rochester area will get you decently close to the White Mountains for hiking, MTB , camping and skiing/boarding. Portsmouth has a decent music and microbrew scene, and a drive to Boston is relatively quick on the interstate. Plus, you will be really close to Maine and will be able to take advantage of the wonderful amenities of that state.

I think you’ll be glad you chose NH over MA once you’ve been here a while.

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Hereforthemadness1 t1_j6iklnb wrote

It’s not your home. Go to mass or stay where you are. We don’t need more people moving here and trying to change it.

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