Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Glendale, AZ
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 13 of 23 categories
Glendale
Arizona
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.6 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$66,375
Violent Crime Index
129⚠ High
Population
248,083 ✓ Larger
Nashua
New Hampshire
13
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.
Glendale, AZ
Pros
Rent averages $329/mo less ($1,268 vs $1,597)
Milder winters — January highs near 65°F vs 35°F
Homes cost $35k less ($310,000 vs $344,900)
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Nashua
Cons
Median income trails Nashua by $22,391/yr
Violent crime (488.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2670.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Longer commutes — 28.3 min average each way
Nashua, NH
Pros
67% less violent crime than Glendale
Households earn $22,391 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (5.1%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 105°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,597/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $344,900
Cost of living runs 9% higher than Glendale
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Glendale
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 97.6 vs 106.1 (100 = US avg)
Glendale
Median Home Value
$35k less
$310,000 vs $344,900
Glendale
Summer Heat
20.2°F warmer
July avg high 104.9°F vs 84.7°F
Nashua
Median Income
$22,391
$88,766 vs $66,375/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
67% lower
160.5 vs 488.4 per 100k
Nashua
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
5.1% vs 5.7% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Glendale, AZ | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.6 ✓ Cheaper | 106.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $310,000⚠ High ✓ Lower | $344,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,268 ✓ Lower | $1,597⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $66,375 | $88,766 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.3 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 | 128⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 129⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.6:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.6% | 40.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 84.1% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Peoria Unified School District (4237) | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.4°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 104.9°F ✓ Warmer | 84.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.2" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 248,083 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 34.1 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.2% ✓ Higher | 55.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 12.8% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Glendale's cost of living index is 97.6 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Glendale is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 13 of 23 categories. Glendale wins 10 and Nashua wins 13. 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 Glendale to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($310,000 vs $344,900 median home), income ($66,375 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Glendale, AZ and Nashua, NH are about 2,277 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.