Nashua, NH vs Tustin, 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
Tustin
65.1
#1655 nationally
Nashua leads in cost of living index (116 vs 182). Nashua leads in crime level (4.4 vs 5.8). Tustin leads in walk score (51 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nashua, NH | Tustin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1137) | 65.1 (#1655) |
| Population | 91,003 | 77,704 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $515,004 | $1,169,038 |
| Median Household Income | $88,766 | $102,065 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 182 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.9 | D+2.6 |
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
65.1 Score
Tustin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,169,038
Population
77,704
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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