Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Indio, CA
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 14 of 23 categories
Indio
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$68,436
Violent Crime Index
88
Population
89,616
Nashua
New Hampshire
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,766 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
90,943 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Indio, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 35°F
Rent averages $253/mo less ($1,344 vs $1,597)
Cons
Median income trails Nashua by $20,330/yr
Higher unemployment (7.3% vs 5.1%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Pricier housing — median home is $373,200
Nashua, NH
Pros
52% less violent crime than Indio
Households earn $20,330 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.2 pts lower (5.1%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 106°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,597/mo
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Indio
Summer Heat
21.1°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 84.7°F
Nashua
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 106.1 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Nashua
Median Income
$20,330
$88,766 vs $68,436/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
52% lower
160.5 vs 336.2 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$28k less
$344,900 vs $373,200
Nashua
Unemployment
2.2 pp lower
5.1% vs 7.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Indio, CA | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $373,200⚠ High | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,344⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,597⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $68,436 | $88,766 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.0 min ✓ Shorter | 24.9 min |
| Work From Home % | 4.7% | 12.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 85 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 88 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (82) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.7:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.4% | 40.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.4% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Desert Sands Unified | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 70.3°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 84.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.9" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 89,616 | 90,943 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.3% ✓ Higher | 55.5% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 19.2% ✓ More | 16.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Indio's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Nashua is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 14 of 23 categories. Indio wins 9 and Nashua wins 14. 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 Indio to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($373,200 vs $344,900 median home), income ($68,436 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Indio, CA and Nashua, NH are about 2,476 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.