Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Nashua, NH
VS
Yuma, AZ
🏆 Yuma leads 12 of 23 categories
Nashua
New Hampshire
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,766 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
90,943
Yuma
Arizona
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
93.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,312
Violent Crime Index
111⚠ High
Population
96,314 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Nashua, NH
Pros
62% less violent crime than Yuma
Households earn $29,454 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (5.1%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 107°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $344,900
Higher rents — median is $1,597/mo
Cost of living runs 13% higher than Yuma
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Yuma, AZ
Pros
Homes cost $158k less ($186,500 vs $344,900)
Rent averages $569/mo less ($1,028 vs $1,597)
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 35°F
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Nashua
Living costs sit below the national average (index 93.4)
Cons
Median income trails Nashua by $29,454/yr
Higher unemployment (7.7% vs 5.1%)
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Nashua
Median Income
$29,454
$88,766 vs $59,312/yr
Nashua
Violent Crime
62% lower
160.5 vs 423.6 per 100k
Nashua
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
5.1% vs 7.7% unemployment
Yuma
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 93.4 vs 106.1 (100 = US avg)
Yuma
Median Home Value
$158k less
$186,500 vs $344,900
Yuma
Summer Heat
22.0°F warmer
July avg high 106.7°F vs 84.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Nashua, NH | Yuma, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.1⚠ High | 93.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $344,900⚠ High | $186,500 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,597⚠ High | $1,028 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,766 ✓ Higher | $59,312 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min | 17.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 12.2% ✓ Higher | 6.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 49 ✓ Safer | 91 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 42 ✓ Safer | 111⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 | 59 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (112) ✓ Better | C- (70) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.4% ✓ Higher | 20.3% |
| High School or Higher | 92.2% ✓ Higher | 83.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Nashua School District | Yuma Elementary District (4499) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 34.5°F | 69.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.7°F | 106.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3" | 3.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 52.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 90,943 | 96,314 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.1 ✓ Older | 32.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.5% | 64.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | 25.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.4% ✓ More | 16.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nashua's cost of living index is 106.1 vs Yuma's 93.4 (US average = 100).
Yuma is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Yuma leads 12 of 23 categories. Nashua wins 11 and Yuma 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 Yuma or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($344,900 vs $186,500 median home), income ($88,766 vs $59,312), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Nashua, NH and Yuma, AZ are about 2,430 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.