Nashua, NH vs Orem, UT
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
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 24.9 min). Nashua leads in median household income ($88,766 vs $77,568). Orem leads in walk score (43 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nashua, NH | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1137) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 91,003 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $515,004 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $88,766 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.9 | R+39.8 |
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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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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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