Lake Forest, CA vs Nashua, NH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lake Forest
65.3
#1638 nationally
Nashua
70.1
#1137 nationally
Nashua leads in cost of living index (116 vs 181). Lake Forest leads in median household income ($128,358 vs $88,766). Lake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 4.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Forest, CA | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1638) | 70.1 (#1137) |
| Population | 85,840 | 91,003 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,187,225 | $515,004 |
| Median Household Income | $128,358 | $88,766 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+2.9 |
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65.3 Score
Lake Forest, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,187,225
Population
85,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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C-
70.1 Score
Nashua, NH
New Hampshire community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$515,004
Population
91,003
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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