Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 18 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806
Violent Crime Index
70
Population
110,847 ✓ Larger
Nashua
New Hampshire
18
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.
Everett, WA
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 35°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 85°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Median income trails Nashua by $10,960/yr
Property crime (3219.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Nashua, NH
Pros
39% less violent crime than Everett
Homes cost $126k less ($344,900 vs $471,200)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (5.1%)
Households earn $10,960 more per year on average
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Nashua
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 106.1 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Nashua
Median Income
$10,960
$88,766 vs $77,806/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
39% lower
160.5 vs 265.1 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$126k less
$344,900 vs $471,200
Nashua
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
5.1% vs 5.8% unemployment
Nashua
Summer Heat
9.9°F warmer
July avg high 84.7°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 | $88,766 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 12.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 40.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 84.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 55.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 14.3% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Nashua is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 18 of 23 categories. Everett wins 5 and Nashua wins 18. 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 Everett to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $344,900 median home), income ($77,806 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Nashua, NH are about 2,443 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.