Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Grand Prairie, TX
VS
Manchester, NH
🏆 Grand Prairie leads 13 of 23 categories
Grand Prairie
Texas
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$76,626 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
197,279 ✓ Larger
Manchester
New Hampshire
10
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.
Grand Prairie, TX
Pros
34% less violent crime than Manchester
Homes cost $62k less ($242,900 vs $304,700)
Violent crime is well below the national average (221.2 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 32°F
Households earn $2,586 more per year on average
Cons
Higher unemployment (5.0% vs 4.2%)
Longer commutes — 28.1 min average each way
Manchester, NH
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (4.2%)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 96°F
More college-educated — 32.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Median income trails Grand Prairie by $2,586/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Grand Prairie
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 104.2 (100 = US avg)
Grand Prairie
Median Income
$2,586
$76,626 vs $74,040/yr
Grand Prairie
Violent Crime
34% lower
221.2 vs 336.0 per 100k
Grand Prairie
Median Home Value
$62k less
$242,900 vs $304,700
Grand Prairie
Summer Heat
14.4°F warmer
July avg high 95.5°F vs 81.1°F
Manchester
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
4.2% vs 5.0% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Grand Prairie, TX | Manchester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 104.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $242,900 ✓ Lower | $304,700 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,381⚠ High | $1,362⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $76,626 ✓ Higher | $74,040 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.1 min⚠ High | 24.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 9.1% | 10.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 65 ✓ Safer | 84 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 58 ✓ Safer | 88 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 76 ✓ Safer | 78 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B (100) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.1:1 | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 32.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 81.3% | 88.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | GRAND PRAIRIE ISD | Manchester School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 58.3°F ✓ Warmer | 31.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.5°F ✓ Warmer | 81.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.3" ✓ Drier | 42.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8" ✓ Less | 52.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 197,279 ✓ Larger | 115,037 |
| Median Age | 33.7 | 37.0 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.2% ✓ Higher | 48.2% |
| Under 18 | 27.6% ✓ More | 18.2% |
| Over 65 | 10.3% | 14.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Grand Prairie's cost of living index is 103.3 vs Manchester's 104.2 (US average = 100).
Grand Prairie is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Grand Prairie leads 13 of 23 categories. Grand Prairie wins 13 and Manchester wins 10. 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 Grand Prairie to Manchester or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($242,900 vs $304,700 median home), income ($76,626 vs $74,040), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Grand Prairie, TX and Manchester, NH are about 1,558 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.