Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Nashua, NH
VS
South Fulton, GA
🏆 Nashua leads 12 of 23 categories
Nashua
New Hampshire
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,766 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
90,943
South Fulton
Georgia
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,488
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
107,865 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Nashua, NH
Pros
66% less violent crime than South Fulton
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.7 pts lower (5.1%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Households earn $11,278 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 90°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $344,900
Higher rents — median is $1,597/mo
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Cost of living runs 5% higher than South Fulton
South Fulton, GA
Pros
Homes cost $103k less ($242,200 vs $344,900)
Milder winters — January highs near 54°F vs 35°F
Rent averages $136/mo less ($1,461 vs $1,597)
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Nashua
Cons
Violent crime (470.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Nashua by $11,278/yr
Higher unemployment (7.8% vs 5.1%)
Longer commutes — 32.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Nashua
Median Income
$11,278
$88,766 vs $77,488/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
66% lower
160.5 vs 470.5 per 100k
Nashua
Unemployment
2.7 pp lower
5.1% vs 7.8% unemployment
South Fulton
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 106.1 (100 = US avg)
South Fulton
Median Home Value
$103k less
$242,200 vs $344,900
South Fulton
Summer Heat
5.4°F warmer
July avg high 90.1°F vs 84.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Nashua, NH | South Fulton, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.1⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $344,900⚠ High | $242,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,597⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,766 ✓ Higher | $77,488 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 32.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.2% | 12.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 49 ✓ Safer | 111⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 42 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 ✓ Safer | 91 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (112) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.4% ✓ Higher | 39.1% |
| High School or Higher | 92.2% | 93.1% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Nashua School District | State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 34.5°F | 54.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.7°F | 90.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3" ✓ Drier | 54.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 52.9" | 2.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 90,943 | 107,865 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.1 ✓ Older | 37.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.5% | 69.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | 24.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.4% ✓ More | 11.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nashua's cost of living index is 106.1 vs South Fulton's 100.9 (US average = 100).
South Fulton is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 12 of 23 categories. Nashua wins 12 and South Fulton wins 11. 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 South Fulton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($344,900 vs $242,200 median home), income ($88,766 vs $77,488), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Nashua, NH and South Fulton, GA are about 948 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.