Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hillsboro, OR
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 13 of 23 categories
Hillsboro
Oregon
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$98,891 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
106,612 ✓ Larger
Nashua
New Hampshire
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,766
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.
Hillsboro, OR
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (4.6%)
Households earn $10,125 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 47°F vs 35°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $452,300
Higher rents — median is $1,797/mo
Nashua, NH
Pros
49% less violent crime than Hillsboro
Homes cost $107k less ($344,900 vs $452,300)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $200/mo less ($1,597 vs $1,797)
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Hillsboro by $10,125/yr
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Hillsboro
Median Income
$10,125
$98,891 vs $88,766/yr
Hillsboro
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
4.6% vs 5.1% unemployment
Nashua
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 106.1 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Nashua
Violent Crime
49% lower
160.5 vs 317.7 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$107k less
$344,900 vs $452,300
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hillsboro, OR | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $452,300⚠ High | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,797⚠ High | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,891 ✓ Higher | $88,766 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 24.9 min |
| Work From Home % | 17.4% ✓ Higher | 12.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 96 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.2:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% ✓ Higher | 40.4% |
| High School or Higher | 90.8% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hillsboro SD 1J | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 82.1°F | 84.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,612 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 34.5 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.5% | 55.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.8% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 11.2% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hillsboro's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Nashua is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 13 of 23 categories. Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($452,300 vs $344,900 median home), income ($98,891 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hillsboro, OR and Nashua, NH are about 2,514 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.