Come for a visit and see as much of the state as you can. Go where you feel is the best fit for you. The best fit is different for everyone, so enjoy the adventure. Just remember, our lifestyle here is much different than that of NYC and MA, so if you want to fit in don’t force any of that lifestyle on the locals. NH is a wonderful place to live and I like that where I live seems to be very laid back and common sense led. I have raised my 2 girls here and I can’t imagine having raised them anywhere else.