Nashua, NH vs North Chicago, IL
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.
Nashua
70.1
#1137 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Nashua leads in median household income ($88,766 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 24.9 min). North Chicago leads in cost of living index (95 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nashua, NH | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1137) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 91,003 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $515,004 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $88,766 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.9 | D+20.8 |
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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C+
79.5 Score
North Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,134
Population
30,416
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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