Best for affordability: Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and tax burden.
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Biggest tradeoff: Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on safety, weaker on sunshine.
Comparison Matrix
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 110,229 | 531,641 |
| Population Density | N/A | 2.2k /sq mi |
| Elevation | 262 ft(80 m) | 2,490 ft(759 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $423,748 | $318,643 |
| Median Rent | $1,975 | $1,401 |
| Median Income | $74,040 | $52,049 |
| Rent Burden | 32% | 32% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr | 356 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 59°F | 84°F |
| Comfort Score | 46/100Mixed | 66/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 48°F | 38°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 47"(119 cm) | 13"(33 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 17"(43 cm) | 1"(3 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 39 (Avg)6 days > 100 | AQI 40 (Avg)23 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | N/A | 45 |
| Transit Score | N/A | 71 |
| Safety Score | 67 / 100 | 65 / 100 |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8/10 |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | N/A | minimalMinimal Risk |
| Fire Risk (FEMA) | N/A | minimalMinimal |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 75%Cable: 100% | Fiber: 8%Cable: 94% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 37 years | 33.9 years |
| College Educated | 32% | 29% |
| Remote Workers | 10% | 11% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
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