Nashua, NH vs Pasadena, TX
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
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Nashua leads in crime level (4.4 vs 15.5). Nashua leads in median household income ($88,766 vs $64,698). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nashua, NH | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1137) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 91,003 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $515,004 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $88,766 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.9 | D+5.5 |
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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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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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