Head-to-Head · City Comparison
League City, TX
VS
Manchester, NH
🏆 League City leads 15 of 22 categories
League City
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$117,316 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
27 ✓ Safer
Population
113,469
Manchester
New Hampshire
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$74,040
Violent Crime Index
88
Population
115,037 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
League City, TX
Pros
69% less violent crime than Manchester
Households earn $43,276 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (103.5 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 64°F vs 32°F
More college-educated — 48.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Manchester
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,598/mo
Longer commutes — 29.5 min average each way
Manchester, NH
Pros
Rent averages $236/mo less ($1,362 vs $1,598)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 92°F
Smaller class sizes — 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails League City by $43,276/yr
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Cost of living runs 4% higher than League City
Key Differences at a Glance
League City
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 104.2 (100 = US avg)
League City
Median Income
$43,276
$117,316 vs $74,040/yr
League City
Violent Crime
69% lower
103.5 vs 336.0 per 100k
League City
Summer Heat
10.7°F warmer
July avg high 91.8°F vs 81.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | League City, TX | Manchester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 104.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $312,500⚠ High | $304,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,598⚠ High | $1,362⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $117,316 ✓ Higher | $74,040 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.5 min⚠ High | 24.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% ✓ Higher | 10.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 38 ✓ Safer | 84 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 27 ✓ Safer | 88 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 55 ✓ Safer | 78 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (117) ✓ Better | B (100) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.1:1 | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.1% ✓ Higher | 32.3% |
| High School or Higher | 95.7% ✓ Higher | 88.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | CLEAR CREEK ISD | Manchester School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 63.8°F ✓ Warmer | 31.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.8°F ✓ Warmer | 81.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.4" | 42.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 52.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 113,469 | 115,037 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.1 ✓ Older | 37.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.5% ✓ Higher | 48.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% ✓ More | 18.2% |
| Over 65 | 11.5% | 14.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
League City's cost of living index is 100.2 vs Manchester's 104.2 (US average = 100).
League City is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, League City leads 15 of 22 categories. League City wins 15 and Manchester wins 7. 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 League City to Manchester or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($312,500 vs $304,700 median home), income ($117,316 vs $74,040), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
League City, TX and Manchester, NH are about 1,606 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.