Head-to-Head · City Comparison
East Los Angeles, CA
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 17 of 23 categories
East Los Angeles
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$64,119
Violent Crime Index
147⚠ High
Population
117,222 ✓ Larger
Nashua
New Hampshire
17
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.
East Los Angeles, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 35°F
Rent averages $228/mo less ($1,369 vs $1,597)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $582,400
Median income trails Nashua by $24,647/yr
Violent crime (558.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Nashua, NH
Pros
Homes cost $238k less ($344,900 vs $582,400)
71% less violent crime than East Los Angeles
Households earn $24,647 more per year on average
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (5.1%)
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,597/mo
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Nashua
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 106.1 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Nashua
Median Income
$24,647
$88,766 vs $64,119/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
71% lower
160.5 vs 558.4 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$238k less
$344,900 vs $582,400
Nashua
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
5.1% vs 6.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | East Los Angeles, CA | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $582,400⚠ High | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,369⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,597⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,119 | $88,766 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 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 | 124⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 147⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 91 | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (68) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.4:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.0% | 40.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 55.4% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.0°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 82.0°F | 84.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 117,222 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 33.2 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 34.9% | 55.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.6% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
East Los Angeles's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Nashua is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 17 of 23 categories. East Los Angeles wins 6 and Nashua wins 17. 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 East Los Angeles to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($582,400 vs $344,900 median home), income ($64,119 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
East Los Angeles, CA and Nashua, NH are about 2,564 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.