Durham, New Hampshire

Durham is where the University of New Hampshire is situated. Good air quality, high doctors per capita, and a significantly low crime rate might be the reasons why the cost of living here is 39% above the national average. You can also live with no state sales tax, while state income tax can only be found on interest and dividends. However, if these are pros, the cons are that state estate/inheritance tax applies here. The population of Durham is 30,000, and if you still have time to save investment money for a house, the median home price here is $288,000.

The go-to places here are the UNH Observatory, Durham Town Landing & old Landing Park, and The Candy Bar and Creamery. If you’re a nature lover, the city has Adams Point, John Hatch Park at Wiswall Falls, and Sweet Trail for you to explore.