Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Killeen, TX
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 13 of 23 categories
Killeen
Texas
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.8 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$57,086
Violent Crime Index
139⚠ High
Population
153,708 ✓ 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.
Killeen, TX
Pros
Homes cost $170k less ($175,400 vs $344,900)
Rent averages $513/mo less ($1,084 vs $1,597)
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Nashua
Milder winters — January highs near 60°F vs 35°F
Living costs sit below the national average (index 91.8)
Cons
Median income trails Nashua by $31,680/yr
Violent crime (527.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (10.9% vs 5.1%)
Nashua, NH
Pros
70% less violent crime than Killeen
Households earn $31,680 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.8 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 96°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $344,900
Higher rents — median is $1,597/mo
Cost of living runs 14% higher than Killeen
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Killeen
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 91.8 vs 106.1 (100 = US avg)
Killeen
Median Home Value
$170k less
$175,400 vs $344,900
Killeen
Summer Heat
11.0°F warmer
July avg high 95.7°F vs 84.7°F
Nashua
Median Income
$31,680
$88,766 vs $57,086/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
70% lower
160.5 vs 527.6 per 100k
Nashua
Unemployment
5.8 pp lower
5.1% vs 10.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Killeen, TX | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.8 ✓ Cheaper | 106.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $175,400 ✓ Lower | $344,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,084 ✓ Lower | $1,597⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $57,086 | $88,766 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.9%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.8 min ✓ Shorter | 24.9 min |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 12.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 110⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 139⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 66 | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (83) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.8:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.1% | 40.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.9% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | KILLEEN ISD | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.5°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.7°F ✓ Warmer | 84.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.0" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 153,708 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 29.7 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.3% | 55.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 29.2% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 7.5% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Killeen's cost of living index is 91.8 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Killeen is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 13 of 23 categories. Killeen 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 Killeen to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($175,400 vs $344,900 median home), income ($57,086 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Killeen, TX and Nashua, NH are about 1,649 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.