Manchester and Nashua are comfortably close to Boston, offering residents an easy commute to the big city if needed and much lower home prices compared to their big urban neighbor.
But that is only one of the reasons these cities are so sought after by homebuyers, to the point that they are willing to face fierce competition on the market. Manchester and Nashua have a very stable economic profile, which means that an expensive home would still be a good investment even a few years down the line. They have excellent schools, jobs are plentiful in many sectors, and there are a lot of outdoor activities for summer and winter.