Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Atlanta, GA
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 13 of 23 categories
Atlanta
Georgia
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,655
Violent Crime Index
221⚠ High
Population
494,838 ✓ Larger
Nashua
New Hampshire
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,766 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
90,943
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Atlanta, GA
Pros
More college-educated — 57.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 54°F vs 35°F
Rent averages $85/mo less ($1,512 vs $1,597)
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Nashua
Cons
Violent crime (840.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $395,600
Median income trails Nashua by $11,111/yr
Property crime (3748.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Nashua, NH
Pros
81% less violent crime than Atlanta
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $51k less ($344,900 vs $395,600)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (5.1%)
Households earn $11,111 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 90°F
Cons
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Higher rents — median is $1,597/mo
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Atlanta
Key Differences at a Glance
Atlanta
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 106.1 (100 = US avg)
Atlanta
Summer Heat
5.3°F warmer
July avg high 90.0°F vs 84.7°F
Nashua
Median Income
$11,111
$88,766 vs $77,655/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
81% lower
160.5 vs 840.6 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$51k less
$344,900 vs $395,600
Nashua
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
5.1% vs 5.8% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $395,600⚠ High | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,512⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,597⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,655 | $88,766 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.5 min | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 23.2% ✓ Higher | 12.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 204⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 221⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A (120) ✓ Better | A- (112) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.1:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 57.3% ✓ Higher | 40.4% |
| High School or Higher | 92.9% ✓ Higher | 92.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Atlanta Public Schools | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 53.7°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.0°F ✓ Warmer | 84.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8" | 46.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.5" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 494,838 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 33.6 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.7% | 55.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | 18.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.0% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Atlanta's cost of living index is 100.9 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Atlanta is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 13 of 23 categories. Atlanta wins 10 and Nashua wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Atlanta to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($395,600 vs $344,900 median home), income ($77,655 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Atlanta, GA and Nashua, NH are about 935 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.