Nashua, NH vs Rio Rancho, NM

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

vs

Rio Rancho

68.7

#1300 nationally

Nashua leads in walk score (39 vs 16). Nashua leads in crime level (4.4 vs 8.7). Nashua leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 28.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Nashua, NH Rio Rancho, NM
WhereAtHome Score 70.1 (#1137) 68.7 (#1300)
Population 91,003 110,660
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $515,004 $364,155
Median Household Income $88,766 $78,978
Average Commute 24.9 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 39 16
Crime Level 4.4 8.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 116 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.9 D+5.8
Nashua, NH
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 View Nashua, NH →
Rio Rancho, NM
D+
68.7 Score

Rio Rancho, NM

Mid-size New Mexico city with community character

Median Home

$364,155

Population

110,660

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

16

Southwest View Rio Rancho, NM →

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