Montgomery, IL 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.
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Nashua
70.1
#1137 nationally
Nashua leads in walk score (39 vs 15). Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.4). Nashua leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, IL | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#518) | 70.1 (#1137) |
| Population | 21,955 | 91,003 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,140 | $515,004 |
| Median Household Income | $105,240 | $88,766 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.5 | D+2.9 |
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75 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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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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