Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Gilbert, AZ
VS
Manchester, NH
🏆 Gilbert leads 17 of 23 categories
Gilbert
Arizona
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$115,179 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
267,267 ✓ Larger
Manchester
New Hampshire
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$74,040
Violent Crime Index
88
Population
115,037
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Gilbert, AZ
Pros
Households earn $41,139 more per year on average
61% less violent crime than Manchester
Violent crime is well below the national average (132.2 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 32°F
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (3.5%)
More college-educated — 47.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $454,300
Higher rents — median is $1,839/mo
Hot summers — July highs average 104°F
Manchester, NH
Pros
Homes cost $150k less ($304,700 vs $454,300)
Rent averages $477/mo less ($1,362 vs $1,839)
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 104°F
Smaller class sizes — 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Gilbert by $41,139/yr
Higher unemployment (4.2% vs 3.5%)
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Gilbert
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 102.5 vs 104.2 (100 = US avg)
Gilbert
Median Income
$41,139
$115,179 vs $74,040/yr
Gilbert
Violent Crime
61% lower
132.2 vs 336.0 per 100k
Gilbert
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
3.5% vs 4.2% unemployment
Gilbert
Summer Heat
23.1°F warmer
July avg high 104.2°F vs 81.1°F
Manchester
Median Home Value
$150k less
$304,700 vs $454,300
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Manchester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 104.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $454,300⚠ High | $304,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,839⚠ High | $1,362⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $115,179 ✓ Higher | $74,040 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 4.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.7 min | 24.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 20.5% ✓ Higher | 10.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 39 ✓ Safer | 84 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 88 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 46 ✓ Safer | 78 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) ✓ Better | B (100) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.5:1 | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 47.1% ✓ Higher | 32.3% |
| High School or Higher | 96.3% ✓ Higher | 88.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Gilbert Unified District (4239) | Manchester School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.6°F ✓ Warmer | 31.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 104.2°F ✓ Warmer | 81.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.8" ✓ Drier | 42.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 52.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 267,267 ✓ Larger | 115,037 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 37.0 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.7% ✓ Higher | 48.2% |
| Under 18 | 29.4% ✓ More | 18.2% |
| Over 65 | 10.2% | 14.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Gilbert's cost of living index is 102.5 vs Manchester's 104.2 (US average = 100).
Gilbert is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Gilbert leads 17 of 23 categories. Gilbert wins 17 and Manchester wins 6. 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 Gilbert to Manchester or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($454,300 vs $304,700 median home), income ($115,179 vs $74,040), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Gilbert, AZ and Manchester, NH are about 2,265 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.