Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greeley, CO
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 13 of 22 categories
Greeley
Colorado
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,525
Violent Crime Index
177⚠ High
Population
107,949 ✓ 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.
Greeley, CO
Pros
Rent averages $389/mo less ($1,208 vs $1,597)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Nashua
Milder winters — January highs near 44°F vs 35°F
Cons
Median income trails Nashua by $23,241/yr
Violent crime (670.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3019.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Nashua, NH
Pros
76% less violent crime than Greeley
Households earn $23,241 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (5.1%)
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 92°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,597/mo
Cost of living runs 10% higher than Greeley
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Greeley
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 96.0 vs 106.1 (100 = US avg)
Greeley
Summer Heat
7.0°F warmer
July avg high 91.7°F vs 84.7°F
Nashua
Median Income
$23,241
$88,766 vs $65,525/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
76% lower
160.5 vs 670.7 per 100k
Nashua
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
5.1% vs 5.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greeley, CO | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.0 ✓ Cheaper | 106.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $346,400⚠ High | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,208 ✓ Lower | $1,597⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $65,525 | $88,766 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min | 24.9 min |
| Work From Home % | 7.4% | 12.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 163⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 177⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 144⚠ High | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.5:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.8% | 40.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.6% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.1°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.7°F ✓ Warmer | 84.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.4" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.9" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,949 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% ✓ Higher | 55.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greeley's cost of living index is 96.0 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Greeley is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Nashua leads 13 of 22 categories. Greeley wins 9 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 Greeley to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($346,400 vs $344,900 median home), income ($65,525 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greeley, CO and Nashua, NH are about 1,716 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.