Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Eugene, OR
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 12 of 23 categories
Eugene
Oregon
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,481
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
176,755 ✓ Larger
Nashua
New Hampshire
12
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.
Eugene, OR
Pros
Rent averages $328/mo less ($1,269 vs $1,597)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 35°F
More college-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
2% cheaper overall cost of living than Nashua
Cons
Median income trails Nashua by $27,285/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $406,000
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.1% vs 5.1%)
Nashua, NH
Pros
50% less violent crime than Eugene
Households earn $27,285 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (5.1%)
Homes cost $61k less ($344,900 vs $406,000)
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,597/mo
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Cost of living runs 2% higher than Eugene
Key Differences at a Glance
Eugene
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 103.8 vs 106.1 (100 = US avg)
Nashua
Median Income
$27,285
$88,766 vs $61,481/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
50% lower
160.5 vs 317.9 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$61k less
$344,900 vs $406,000
Nashua
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
5.1% vs 7.1% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $406,000⚠ High | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,269 ✓ Lower | $1,597⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $88,766 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter | 24.9 min |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% ✓ Higher | 12.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 155⚠ High | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.1:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.2% ✓ Higher | 40.4% |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% ✓ Higher | 92.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Eugene SD 4J | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 84.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,755 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 55.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | 18.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 16.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eugene's cost of living index is 103.8 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Eugene is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 12 of 23 categories. Eugene wins 11 and Nashua wins 12. 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 Eugene to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($406,000 vs $344,900 median home), income ($61,481 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Eugene, OR and Nashua, NH are about 2,550 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.