Lancaster, TX vs Nashua, NH
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.
Lancaster
69.9
#1155 nationally
Nashua
70.1
#1137 nationally
Nashua leads in crime level (4.4 vs 11.2). Nashua leads in walk score (39 vs 22). Nashua leads in median household income ($88,766 vs $65,323).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 70.1 (#1137) |
| Population | 40,215 | 91,003 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $515,004 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $88,766 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+2.9 |
D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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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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