Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chino, CA
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 14 of 23 categories
Chino
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$99,385 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79
Population
91,008 ✓ Larger
Nashua
New Hampshire
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,766
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.
Chino, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 35°F
Households earn $10,619 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $599,200
Higher rents — median is $2,001/mo
Longer commutes — 34.2 min average each way
Nashua, NH
Pros
Homes cost $254k less ($344,900 vs $599,200)
46% less violent crime than Chino
Rent averages $404/mo less ($1,597 vs $2,001)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails Chino by $10,619/yr
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Chino
Median Income
$10,619
$99,385 vs $88,766/yr
Chino
Summer Heat
9.0°F warmer
July avg high 93.7°F vs 84.7°F
Nashua
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 106.1 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Nashua
Violent Crime
46% lower
160.5 vs 299.5 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$254k less
$344,900 vs $599,200
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chino, CA | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $599,200⚠ High | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,001⚠ High | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,385 ✓ Higher | $88,766 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.2 min⚠ High | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.1% ✓ Higher | 12.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 89 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 105⚠ High | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.4:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 40.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.4% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chino Valley Unified | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.7°F ✓ Warmer | 84.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.0" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 91,008 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 36.9 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.7% ✓ Higher | 55.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chino's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Nashua is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 14 of 23 categories. Chino 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 Chino to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($599,200 vs $344,900 median home), income ($99,385 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chino, CA and Nashua, NH are about 2,540 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.