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Michigan vs New Hampshire

Head-to-head homesteading comparison across taxes, land, climate, laws, safety & more

Michigan

MI

Rank #35
Overall Winner

Overall Score

62.4

Category Wins

6/10

New Hampshire

NH

Rank #38

Overall Score

62.0

Category Wins

3/10

Quick Comparison

Winner highlighted per category

1.38%
Property Tax
2.18%
91.5
Cost of Living
118
$6,700
Farm Land $/Acre
$8,500
190 days
Growing Season
140 days
38"
Annual Rainfall
50"
6/10
Soil Quality
6/10
8/10
Safety (Rural)
9/10
6/10
Gun Friendly
9/10
3.9 hrs
Solar (PSH)
3.8 hrs
85%
Broadband
81%

Michigan Edges Out New Hampshire Overall

With an overall homesteading score of 62.4 vs 62.0, Michigan comes out ahead in our balanced analysis — winning 6 out of 10 key categories. But the best state for you depends on what matters most.

Key differences: Michigan offers cheaper farmland at $6,700/acre vs $8,500/acre. Michigan has a longer growing season (190 vs 140 days). Michigan has lower property taxes (1.38% vs 2.18%).

Scroll down to the full comparison table for a deep dive into every metric, or use our ranking tool to weight these factors by what matters most to you.

Full Data Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of selected states across homesteading metrics
Data PointMichigan
MI
New Hampshire
NH
Taxes & Cost
YesNo
4.25%—
6%0%
1.38%2.18%
91.5118
Land & Building
$6,700$8,500
Yes (Statewide)Yes (Statewide)
VariesPermitted with local zoning approval; increasingly common
Climate & Growing
4a-6b3b-5a
190140
38"50"
66
23
32
Water & Energy
UnrestrictedPermitted
3.93.8
YesYes
Laws & Freedom
NoneMinimal
69
StrongVery strong
Herd Share OnlyPermitted for raw milk operations with licensing
YesYes
Safety & Healthcare
478130
30%30%
Demographics & Community
177.1147
25%34%
85%81%
Business
#12#22
$50/yr$100/yr
4.2%2.8%

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