Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Fullerton, CA
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 16 of 23 categories
Fullerton
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$99,279 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
120⚠ High
Population
142,280 ✓ Larger
Nashua
New Hampshire
16
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.
Fullerton, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 69°F vs 35°F
Households earn $10,513 more per year on average
More college-educated — 44.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $791,000
Violent crime (455.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,989/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Nashua, NH
Pros
Homes cost $446k less ($344,900 vs $791,000)
65% less violent crime than Fullerton
Rent averages $392/mo less ($1,597 vs $1,989)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (5.1%)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Fullerton by $10,513/yr
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Fullerton
Median Income
$10,513
$99,279 vs $88,766/yr
Nashua
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 106.1 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Nashua
Violent Crime
65% lower
160.5 vs 455.3 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$446k less
$344,900 vs $791,000
Nashua
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
5.1% vs 6.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Fullerton, 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 | $791,000⚠ High | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,989⚠ High | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,279 ✓ Higher | $88,766 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.0 min⚠ High | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.3% | 12.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 110⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 120⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 25.3:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.0% ✓ Higher | 40.4% |
| High School or Higher | 89.7% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Fullerton Elementary | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.8°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 84.4°F | 84.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.9" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 142,280 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 35.5 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.6% | 55.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.4% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.8% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Fullerton'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 16 of 23 categories. Fullerton wins 7 and Nashua wins 16. 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 Fullerton to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($791,000 vs $344,900 median home), income ($99,279 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Fullerton, CA and Nashua, NH are about 2,557 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.