Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Arlington, TX
VS
Longmont, CO
🏆 Longmont leads 12 of 23 categories
Arlington
Texas
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$71,736
Violent Crime Index
127⚠ High
Population
393,469 ✓ Larger
Longmont
Colorado
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$89,720 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
98,282
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Arlington, TX
Pros
Homes cost $237k less ($251,300 vs $488,100)
Rent averages $392/mo less ($1,297 vs $1,689)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 45°F
Smaller class sizes — 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (482.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Longmont by $17,984/yr
Higher unemployment (5.6% vs 4.1%)
Longmont, CO
Pros
Households earn $17,984 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (4.1%)
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 96°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $488,100
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,689/mo
Property crime (2618.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Arlington
Median Home Value
$237k less
$251,300 vs $488,100
Arlington
Summer Heat
5.1°F warmer
July avg high 95.9°F vs 90.8°F
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 103.3 on the COL index
Longmont
Median Income
$17,984
$89,720 vs $71,736/yr
Longmont
Violent Crime
3% lower
469.3 vs 482.9 per 100k
Longmont
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 103.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $251,300 ✓ Lower | $488,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,297 ✓ Lower | $1,689⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $89,720 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 9.8% | 17.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 122⚠ High ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 115⚠ High ✓ Safer | 125⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (105) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 16.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.4% | 46.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.9% | 92.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | ARLINGTON ISD | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.9°F ✓ Warmer | 44.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.9°F ✓ Warmer | 90.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2" | 16.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8" ✓ Less | 47.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 393,469 ✓ Larger | 98,282 |
| Median Age | 33.1 | 39.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.9% | 63.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 25.3% ✓ More | 20.4% |
| Over 65 | 11.1% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Arlington's cost of living index is 103.3 vs Longmont's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Arlington is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Longmont leads 12 of 23 categories. Arlington wins 11 and Longmont wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Arlington to Longmont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($251,300 vs $488,100 median home), income ($71,736 vs $89,720), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Arlington, TX and Longmont, CO are about 680 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.