Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chandler, AZ
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Chandler leads 15 of 23 categories
Chandler
Arizona
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$99,374 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
275,618 ✓ Larger
Nashua
New Hampshire
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,766
Violent Crime Index
42
Population
90,943
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chandler, AZ
Pros
17% less violent crime than Nashua
Violent crime is well below the national average (133.4 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 35°F
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (3.8%)
Households earn $10,608 more per year on average
More college-educated — 46.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $423,900
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Higher rents — median is $1,675/mo
Nashua, NH
Pros
Homes cost $79k less ($344,900 vs $423,900)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 106°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Rent averages $78/mo less ($1,597 vs $1,675)
Cons
Median income trails Chandler by $10,608/yr
Higher unemployment (5.1% vs 3.8%)
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Chandler
Key Differences at a Glance
Chandler
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 101.4 vs 106.1 (100 = US avg)
Chandler
Median Income
$10,608
$99,374 vs $88,766/yr
Chandler
Violent Crime
17% lower
133.4 vs 160.5 per 100k
Chandler
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
3.8% vs 5.1% unemployment
Chandler
Summer Heat
21.2°F warmer
July avg high 105.9°F vs 84.7°F
Nashua
Median Home Value
$79k less
$344,900 vs $423,900
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chandler, AZ | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 101.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $423,900⚠ High | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,675⚠ High | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,374 ✓ Higher | $88,766 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.2 min ✓ Shorter | 24.9 min |
| Work From Home % | 19.6% ✓ Higher | 12.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 50 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 42 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 72 | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.6:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.2% ✓ Higher | 40.4% |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 92.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 70.6°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.9°F ✓ Warmer | 84.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.7" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 275,618 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 37.0 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.6% ✓ Higher | 55.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 12.5% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chandler's cost of living index is 101.4 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Chandler is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Chandler leads 15 of 23 categories. Chandler wins 15 and Nashua wins 8. 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 Chandler to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($423,900 vs $344,900 median home), income ($99,374 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chandler, AZ and Nashua, NH are about 2,268 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.