Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Manchester, NH
VS
Yonkers, NY
🏆 Yonkers leads 13 of 23 categories
Manchester
New Hampshire
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$74,040
Violent Crime Index
88
Population
115,037
Yonkers
New York
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,208 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
82 ✓ Safer
Population
209,780 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Manchester, NH
Pros
Homes cost $152k less ($304,700 vs $456,500)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.4 pts lower (4.2%)
Rent averages $297/mo less ($1,362 vs $1,659)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Yonkers
Smaller class sizes — 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Median income trails Yonkers by $4,168/yr
Yonkers, NY
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 40°F vs 32°F
More college-educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $4,168 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $456,500
Higher rents — median is $1,659/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 4.2%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Manchester
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 104.2 vs 112.5 (100 = US avg)
Manchester
Median Home Value
$152k less
$304,700 vs $456,500
Manchester
Unemployment
2.4 pp lower
4.2% vs 6.6% unemployment
Yonkers
Median Income
$4,168
$78,208 vs $74,040/yr
Yonkers
Violent Crime
7% lower
311.8 vs 336.0 per 100k
Yonkers
Summer Heat
4.5°F warmer
July avg high 85.6°F vs 81.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Manchester, NH | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 112.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $304,700 ✓ Lower | $456,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,362⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,659⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $74,040 | $78,208 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.2 min ✓ Shorter | 34.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.5% ✓ Higher | 9.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 84 | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 88 | 82 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 78 | 48 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (100) ✓ Better | B (99) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.3% | 35.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.3% ✓ Higher | 83.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Manchester School District | YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.7°F | 39.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 81.1°F | 85.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.5" ✓ Drier | 51.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 52.8" | 32.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,037 | 209,780 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.0 | 39.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.2% | 48.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | 20.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.4% | 16.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Manchester's cost of living index is 104.2 vs Yonkers's 112.5 (US average = 100).
Manchester is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Yonkers leads 13 of 23 categories. Manchester wins 10 and Yonkers 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 Manchester to Yonkers or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($304,700 vs $456,500 median home), income ($74,040 vs $78,208), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Manchester, NH and Yonkers, NY are about 188 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.