Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Nashua, NH
VS
Vancouver, WA
🏆 Nashua leads 15 of 23 categories
Nashua
New Hampshire
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,766 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
90,943
Vancouver
Washington
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$73,626
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
190,700 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Nashua, NH
Pros
72% less violent crime than Vancouver
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $15,140 more per year on average
Homes cost $59k less ($344,900 vs $403,400)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (5.1%)
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Vancouver, WA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 47°F vs 35°F
Cons
Violent crime (582.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Nashua by $15,140/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $403,400
Property crime (3407.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Nashua
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 106.1 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Nashua
Median Income
$15,140
$88,766 vs $73,626/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
72% lower
160.5 vs 582.3 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$59k less
$344,900 vs $403,400
Nashua
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
5.1% vs 5.6% unemployment
Nashua
Summer Heat
3.8°F warmer
July avg high 84.7°F vs 80.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Nashua, NH | Vancouver, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $403,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,597⚠ High | $1,525⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,766 ✓ Higher | $73,626 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min | 23.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 12.2% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 49 ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 42 ✓ Safer | 153⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 ✓ Safer | 162⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (112) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.4% ✓ Higher | 31.2% |
| High School or Higher | 92.2% ✓ Higher | 91.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Nashua School District | Evergreen School District (Clark) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 34.5°F | 47.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.7°F ✓ Warmer | 80.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3" | 44.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 52.9" | 4.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 90,943 | 190,700 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.1 ✓ Older | 37.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.5% ✓ Higher | 50.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | 21.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.4% ✓ More | 16.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nashua's cost of living index is 106.1 vs Vancouver's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Nashua is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 15 of 23 categories. Nashua wins 15 and Vancouver 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 Vancouver or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($344,900 vs $403,400 median home), income ($88,766 vs $73,626), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Nashua, NH and Vancouver, WA are about 2,496 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.