Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Nashua, NH
VS
Simi Valley, CA
🏆 Simi Valley leads 15 of 23 categories
Nashua
New Hampshire
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,766
Violent Crime Index
42
Population
90,943
Simi Valley
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$112,144 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
34 ✓ Safer
Population
126,153 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Nashua, NH
Pros
Homes cost $359k less ($344,900 vs $704,200)
Rent averages $805/mo less ($1,597 vs $2,402)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 95°F
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Simi Valley
Cons
Median income trails Simi Valley by $23,378/yr
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Simi Valley, CA
Pros
20% less violent crime than Nashua
Households earn $23,378 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (129.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 35°F
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (4.4%)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $704,200
Higher rents — median is $2,402/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.5)
Longer commutes — 28.4 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Nashua
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 106.1 vs 113.5 (100 = US avg)
Nashua
Median Home Value
$359k less
$344,900 vs $704,200
Simi Valley
Median Income
$23,378
$112,144 vs $88,766/yr
Simi Valley
Violent Crime
20% lower
129.1 vs 160.5 per 100k
Simi Valley
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
4.4% vs 5.1% unemployment
Simi Valley
Summer Heat
10.4°F warmer
July avg high 95.1°F vs 84.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Nashua, NH | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 113.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $704,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,402⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,766 | $112,144 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1%⚠ High | 4.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 28.4 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.2% | 14.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 49 | 38 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 42 | 34 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 | 44 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (112) ✓ Better | B- (94) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.4% ✓ Higher | 36.0% |
| High School or Higher | 92.2% ✓ Higher | 91.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Nashua School District | Simi Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 34.5°F | 69.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.7°F | 95.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3" | 17.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 52.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 90,943 | 126,153 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 41.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.5% | 72.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | 20.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.4% | 16.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nashua's cost of living index is 106.1 vs Simi Valley's 113.5 (US average = 100).
Nashua is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Simi Valley leads 15 of 23 categories. Nashua wins 8 and Simi Valley wins 15. 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 Simi Valley or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($344,900 vs $704,200 median home), income ($88,766 vs $112,144), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Nashua, NH and Simi Valley, CA are about 2,586 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.