Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Nashua, NH
VS
Peoria, AZ
🏆 Peoria leads 14 of 23 categories
Nashua
New Hampshire
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,766 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
90,943
Peoria
Arizona
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.7⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$86,759
Violent Crime Index
67
Population
191,292 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Nashua, NH
Pros
37% less violent crime than Peoria
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 105°F
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Homes cost $39k less ($344,900 vs $383,600)
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Higher unemployment (5.1% vs 3.9%)
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Peoria
Peoria, AZ
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (254.7 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (3.9%)
Milder winters — January highs near 65°F vs 35°F
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Nashua
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $383,600
Longer commutes — 29.2 min average each way
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Nashua
Median Income
$2,007
$88,766 vs $86,759/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
37% lower
160.5 vs 254.7 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$39k less
$344,900 vs $383,600
Peoria
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 100.7 vs 106.1 (100 = US avg)
Peoria
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
3.9% vs 5.1% unemployment
Peoria
Summer Heat
19.9°F warmer
July avg high 104.6°F vs 84.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Nashua, NH | Peoria, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.1⚠ High | 100.7⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $383,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,638⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,766 ✓ Higher | $86,759 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1%⚠ High | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 29.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.2% | 17.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 49 ✓ Safer | 63 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 42 ✓ Safer | 67 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 | 57 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (112) ✓ Better | B (101) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.4% ✓ Higher | 34.8% |
| High School or Higher | 92.2% | 92.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Nashua School District | Peoria Unified School District (4237) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 34.5°F | 65.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.7°F | 104.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3" | 10.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 52.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 90,943 | 191,292 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 41.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.5% | 75.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | 22.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.4% | 18.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nashua's cost of living index is 106.1 vs Peoria's 100.7 (US average = 100).
Peoria is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Peoria leads 14 of 23 categories. Nashua wins 9 and Peoria wins 14. 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 Nashua to Peoria or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($344,900 vs $383,600 median home), income ($88,766 vs $86,759), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Nashua, NH and Peoria, AZ are about 2,275 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.