Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 14 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,685
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Nashua
New Hampshire
14
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.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 47°F vs 35°F
Cons
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $409,700
Property crime (3103.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Nashua by $10,081/yr
Nashua, NH
Pros
83% less violent crime than Aurora
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $65k less ($344,900 vs $409,700)
Households earn $10,081 more per year on average
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 106.1 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Summer Heat
5.7°F warmer
July avg high 90.4°F vs 84.7°F
Nashua
Median Income
$10,081
$88,766 vs $78,685/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
83% lower
160.5 vs 947.8 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$65k less
$344,900 vs $409,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 | $88,766 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 12.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 40.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F ✓ Warmer | 84.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 55.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 14 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 9 and Nashua wins 14. 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 Aurora to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $344,900 median home), income ($78,685 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Nashua, NH are about 1,728 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.