Nashua, NH vs Paterson, NJ
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
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Nashua leads in crime level (4.4 vs 26.8). Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 39). Nashua leads in median household income ($88,766 vs $52,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nashua, NH | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1137) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 91,003 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $515,004 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $88,766 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.9 | R+2.9 |
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
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D
63.6 Score
Paterson, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$542,128
Population
156,452
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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