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0000017a-15d9-d736-a57f-17ff90460000NHPR's continuing series The Balance looks at the cost of living in New Hampshire, and the benefits and tradeoffs of settling down in the Granite State. Scroll down to see all the stories in the series so far. We also want to hear from you. What cost of living challenges - and opportunities - do you face in your corner of New Hampshire? Do you have questions about why things cost what they do here, whether it's worth it to pay the price, and what could make things better?Please submit your questions on the form below, and one of our reporters may get in touch!

All The Benefits of Sherbrooke, Without All The Headaches

Chris Jensen

When the state of New Hampshire submitted a bid to Amazon , throwing Londonderry into the ring as home for the company’s second headquarters, they summed up their case like this: "All the benefits of Boston… without all the headaches."

Of course, that logic doesn't really apply if you live in New Hampshire's northernmost towns, where the closest city of size is Sherbrooke, Quebec.  In this episode, as part of NHPR's series "The Balance", we look at arts, culture and economy north of the notches.  

Plus, New Hampshire filmmaker and visual artist Amy Jenkins on her film Instructions on Parting, which premiers at MOMA later this month. 

Submit your commuting story: How has your commute changed over the years? What sort of cost-benefit analysis do you make when it comes to how far you're willing to commute for a job? Do you think you have the worst/best commute in New Hampshire? We're collecting your stories as part of our series, The Balance.  Submit yours by sending a voice memo to wordofmouth@nhpr.org or by leaving a message at 603 223 2431. 

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