Nashua, NH vs Upland, CA
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
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
Nashua leads in crime level (4.4 vs 10.1). Nashua leads in cost of living index (116 vs 158). Upland leads in walk score (48 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nashua, NH | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1137) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 91,003 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $515,004 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $88,766 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.9 | R+2.1 |
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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D-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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