Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bridgeport, CT
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 16 of 23 categories
Bridgeport
Connecticut
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$54,440
Violent Crime Index
103⚠ High
Population
148,470 ✓ Larger
Nashua
New Hampshire
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
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.
Bridgeport, CT
Pros
Homes cost $118k less ($227,200 vs $344,900)
Rent averages $228/mo less ($1,369 vs $1,597)
Cons
Median income trails Nashua by $34,326/yr
Higher unemployment (9.5% vs 5.1%)
Longer commutes — 28.9 min average each way
Nashua, NH
Pros
Households earn $34,326 more per year on average
59% less violent crime than Bridgeport
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.4 pts lower (5.1%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $344,900
Higher rents — median is $1,597/mo
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Bridgeport
Median Home Value
$118k less
$227,200 vs $344,900
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 106.5 on the COL index
Nashua
Median Income
$34,326
$88,766 vs $54,440/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
59% lower
160.5 vs 392.9 per 100k
Nashua
Unemployment
4.4 pp lower
5.1% vs 9.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.5⚠ High | 106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $227,200 ✓ Lower | $344,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,369⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,597⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $88,766 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.9 min⚠ High | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.0% | 12.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 90 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 103⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.6:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.7% | 40.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 80.0% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bridgeport School District | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.4°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 83.4°F | 84.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.6" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 148,470 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.2% | 55.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.7% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bridgeport's cost of living index is 106.5 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Nashua is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 16 of 23 categories. Bridgeport wins 7 and Nashua wins 16. 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 Bridgeport to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($227,200 vs $344,900 median home), income ($54,440 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bridgeport, CT and Nashua, NH are about 139 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.