Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Nashua, NH
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 13 of 23 categories
Nashua
New Hampshire
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,766
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
90,943
Roseville
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58
Population
148,879 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Nashua, NH
Pros
Homes cost $252k less ($344,900 vs $596,700)
27% less violent crime than Roseville
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $343/mo less ($1,597 vs $1,940)
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 94°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $23,499/yr
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Roseville, CA
Pros
Households earn $23,499 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (4.5%)
Milder winters — January highs near 55°F vs 35°F
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Nashua
Key Differences at a Glance
Nashua
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 106.1 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Nashua
Violent Crime
27% lower
160.5 vs 219.2 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$252k less
$344,900 vs $596,700
Roseville
Median Income
$23,499
$112,265 vs $88,766/yr
Roseville
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.1% unemployment
Roseville
Summer Heat
8.9°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 84.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Nashua, NH | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,766 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 27.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.2% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 49 ✓ Safer | 62 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 42 ✓ Safer | 58 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 ✓ Safer | 68 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (112) ✓ Better | B (99) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.4% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.2% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Nashua School District | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 34.5°F | 55.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.7°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3" | 20.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 52.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 90,943 | 148,879 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.1 ✓ Older | 39.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.5% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | 22.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.4% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nashua's cost of living index is 106.1 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Nashua is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roseville leads 13 of 23 categories. Nashua wins 10 and Roseville 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 Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($344,900 vs $596,700 median home), income ($88,766 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Nashua, NH and Roseville, CA are about 2,584 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.