Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Nashua, NH
VS
Stamford, CT
🏆 Stamford leads 12 of 23 categories
Nashua
New Hampshire
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,766
Violent Crime Index
42
Population
90,943
Stamford
Connecticut
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$100,718 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
41 ✓ Safer
Population
135,413 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Nashua, NH
Pros
Homes cost $240k less ($344,900 vs $584,700)
Rent averages $532/mo less ($1,597 vs $2,129)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Cons
Median income trails Stamford by $11,952/yr
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Stamford, CT
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (157.5 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $11,952 more per year on average
More college-educated — 50.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $584,700
Higher rents — median is $2,129/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Nashua
Median Home Value
$240k less
$344,900 vs $584,700
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 106.1 on the COL index
Stamford
Median Income
$11,952
$100,718 vs $88,766/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Nashua, NH | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $584,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,129⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,766 | $100,718 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 27.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.2% | 14.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 49 | 48 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 42 | 41 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 | 58 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (112) | A (120) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 12.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.4% | 50.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.2% ✓ Higher | 88.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Nashua School District | Stamford School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 34.5°F | 38.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.7°F | 84.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3" ✓ Drier | 50.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 52.9" | 34.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 90,943 | 135,413 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.1 ✓ Older | 37.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.5% ✓ Higher | 46.0% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | 19.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.4% ✓ More | 15.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nashua's cost of living index is 106.1 vs Stamford's 106.5 (US average = 100).
Nashua is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Stamford leads 12 of 23 categories. Nashua wins 11 and Stamford wins 12. 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 Stamford or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($344,900 vs $584,700 median home), income ($88,766 vs $100,718), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Nashua, NH and Stamford, CT are about 156 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.