Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Longmont, CO
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Longmont leads 14 of 23 categories
Longmont
Colorado
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$89,720 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
98,282 ✓ Larger
Nashua
New Hampshire
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High
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.
Longmont, CO
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.0 pts lower (4.1%)
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 45°F vs 35°F
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Nashua
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $488,100
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2618.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 47" of snow per year
Nashua, NH
Pros
66% less violent crime than Longmont
Homes cost $143k less ($344,900 vs $488,100)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 91°F
Rent averages $92/mo less ($1,597 vs $1,689)
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher unemployment (5.1% vs 4.1%)
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Longmont
Key Differences at a Glance
Longmont
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 106.1 (100 = US avg)
Longmont
Median Income
$954
$89,720 vs $88,766/yr
Longmont
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.1% unemployment
Longmont
Summer Heat
6.1°F warmer
July avg high 90.8°F vs 84.7°F
Nashua
Violent Crime
66% lower
160.5 vs 469.3 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$143k less
$344,900 vs $488,100
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $488,100⚠ High | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,689⚠ High | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $89,720 ✓ Higher | $88,766 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.4 min | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.2% ✓ Higher | 12.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 124⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 124⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 125⚠ High | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.0% ✓ Higher | 40.4% |
| High School or Higher | 92.4% ✓ Higher | 92.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.5°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.8°F ✓ Warmer | 84.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.1" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 47.4" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 98,282 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 39.7 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.3% ✓ Higher | 55.5% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 16.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Longmont's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Longmont is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Longmont leads 14 of 23 categories. Longmont wins 14 and Nashua wins 9. 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 Longmont to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($488,100 vs $344,900 median home), income ($89,720 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Longmont, CO and Nashua, NH are about 1,738 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.