Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greensboro, NC
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 13 of 23 categories
Greensboro
North Carolina
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.7 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$55,051
Violent Crime Index
243⚠ High
Population
297,202 ✓ 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.
Greensboro, NC
Pros
Homes cost $148k less ($197,200 vs $344,900)
Rent averages $549/mo less ($1,048 vs $1,597)
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Nashua
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 50°F vs 35°F
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.7)
Cons
Median income trails Nashua by $33,715/yr
Violent crime (923.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3383.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Nashua, NH
Pros
83% less violent crime than Greensboro
Households earn $33,715 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $344,900
Higher rents — median is $1,597/mo
Cost of living runs 13% higher than Greensboro
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Greensboro
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 92.7 vs 106.1 (100 = US avg)
Greensboro
Median Home Value
$148k less
$197,200 vs $344,900
Greensboro
Summer Heat
3.9°F warmer
July avg high 88.6°F vs 84.7°F
Nashua
Median Income
$33,715
$88,766 vs $55,051/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
83% lower
160.5 vs 923.7 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greensboro, NC | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.7 ✓ Cheaper | 106.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $197,200 ✓ Lower | $344,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,048 ✓ Lower | $1,597⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $55,051 | $88,766 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 21.4 min ✓ Shorter | 24.9 min |
| Work From Home % | 9.7% | 12.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 210⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 243⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 161⚠ High | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (107) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.1:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.9% | 40.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 90.1% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Guilford County Schools | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 50.0°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.6°F ✓ Warmer | 84.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.9" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.1" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 297,202 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 34.0 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.6% | 55.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.1% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.6% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greensboro's cost of living index is 92.7 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Greensboro is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 13 of 23 categories. Greensboro 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 Greensboro to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($197,200 vs $344,900 median home), income ($55,051 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greensboro, NC and Nashua, NH are about 639 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.