Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Nashua, NH
VS
Tracy, CA
🏆 Nashua leads 15 of 23 categories
Nashua
New Hampshire
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,766
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
90,943
Tracy
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,717 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79
Population
94,027 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Nashua, NH
Pros
Homes cost $272k less ($344,900 vs $617,300)
47% less violent crime than Tracy
Rent averages $565/mo less ($1,597 vs $2,162)
Commutes run 19 min shorter each way
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails Tracy by $22,951/yr
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Tracy, CA
Pros
Households earn $22,951 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 35°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $617,300
Higher rents — median is $2,162/mo
Longer commutes — 43.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Nashua
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 106.1 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Nashua
Violent Crime
47% lower
160.5 vs 301.4 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$272k less
$344,900 vs $617,300
Tracy
Median Income
$22,951
$111,717 vs $88,766/yr
Tracy
Summer Heat
8.5°F warmer
July avg high 93.2°F vs 84.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Nashua, NH | Tracy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $617,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,162⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,766 | $111,717 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 43.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.2% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 49 ✓ Safer | 78 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 42 ✓ Safer | 79 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 ✓ Safer | 76 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (112) ✓ Better | C- (71) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.4% ✓ Higher | 24.4% |
| High School or Higher | 92.2% ✓ Higher | 83.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Nashua School District | Jefferson Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 34.5°F | 57.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.7°F | 93.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3" | 12.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 52.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 90,943 | 94,027 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.1 ✓ Older | 34.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.5% | 64.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | 26.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.4% ✓ More | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nashua's cost of living index is 106.1 vs Tracy's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Nashua is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 15 of 23 categories. Nashua wins 15 and Tracy wins 8. 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 Tracy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($344,900 vs $617,300 median home), income ($88,766 vs $111,717), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Nashua, NH and Tracy, CA are about 2,619 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.