Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Nashua, NH
VS
Provo, UT
🏆 Provo leads 13 of 23 categories
Nashua
New Hampshire
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,766 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
90,943
Provo
Utah
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
95.8 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$57,943
Violent Crime Index
54
Population
114,400 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Nashua, NH
Pros
Households earn $30,823 more per year on average
22% less violent crime than Provo
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $47k less ($344,900 vs $391,500)
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 95°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,597/mo
Cost of living runs 10% higher than Provo
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Provo, UT
Pros
Rent averages $508/mo less ($1,089 vs $1,597)
Violent crime is well below the national average (206.6 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (4.4%)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Nashua
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails Nashua by $30,823/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $391,500
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Nashua
Median Income
$30,823
$88,766 vs $57,943/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
22% lower
160.5 vs 206.6 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$47k less
$344,900 vs $391,500
Provo
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 95.8 vs 106.1 (100 = US avg)
Provo
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
4.4% vs 5.1% unemployment
Provo
Summer Heat
10.5°F warmer
July avg high 95.2°F vs 84.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Nashua, NH | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.1⚠ High | 95.8 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $391,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,597⚠ High | $1,089 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,766 ✓ Higher | $57,943 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1%⚠ High | 4.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min | 18.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 12.2% | 12.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 49 ✓ Safer | 57 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 42 ✓ Safer | 54 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 ✓ Safer | 61 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (112) ✓ Better | B (102) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 20.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.4% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.2% | 92.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Nashua School District | Provo District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 34.5°F | 41.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.7°F | 95.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3" | 17.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 52.9" | 44.9" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 90,943 | 114,400 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.1 ✓ Older | 23.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.5% ✓ Higher | 39.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | 18.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.4% ✓ More | 6.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nashua's cost of living index is 106.1 vs Provo's 95.8 (US average = 100).
Provo is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Provo leads 13 of 23 categories. Nashua wins 10 and Provo 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 Nashua to Provo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($344,900 vs $391,500 median home), income ($88,766 vs $57,943), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Nashua, NH and Provo, UT are about 2,066 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.