Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Moreno Valley, CA
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Nashua leads 16 of 23 categories
Moreno Valley
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$82,637
Violent Crime Index
72
Population
209,578 ✓ Larger
Nashua
New Hampshire
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
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.
Moreno Valley, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 35°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $421,400
Higher rents — median is $1,858/mo
Higher unemployment (7.5% vs 5.1%)
Longer commutes — 35.6 min average each way
Nashua, NH
Pros
41% less violent crime than Moreno Valley
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.4 pts lower (5.1%)
Homes cost $77k less ($344,900 vs $421,400)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Moreno Valley
Summer Heat
9.4°F warmer
July avg high 94.1°F vs 84.7°F
Nashua
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 106.1 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Nashua
Median Income
$6,129
$88,766 vs $82,637/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
41% lower
160.5 vs 272.5 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$77k less
$344,900 vs $421,400
Nashua
Unemployment
2.4 pp lower
5.1% vs 7.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Moreno Valley, 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 | $421,400⚠ High | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,858⚠ High | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $82,637 | $88,766 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5%⚠ High | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 35.6 min⚠ High | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 5.9% | 12.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 75 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 72 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.2:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.2% | 40.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 79.3% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Moreno Valley Unified | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.8°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 94.1°F ✓ Warmer | 84.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.7" ✓ Drier | 46.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 209,578 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 31.8 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.0% ✓ Higher | 55.5% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 9.4% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Moreno Valley'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 16 of 23 categories. Moreno Valley wins 7 and Nashua wins 16. 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 Moreno Valley to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($421,400 vs $344,900 median home), income ($82,637 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Moreno Valley, CA and Nashua, NH are about 2,519 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.