Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Baltimore, MD
VS
Longmont, CO
🏆 Longmont leads 16 of 22 categories
Baltimore
Maryland
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.7⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$58,349
Violent Crime Index
423⚠ High
Population
584,548 ✓ Larger
Longmont
Colorado
16
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.
Baltimore, MD
Pros
Homes cost $285k less ($202,900 vs $488,100)
Rent averages $454/mo less ($1,235 vs $1,689)
Smaller class sizes — 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Longmont by $31,371/yr
Violent crime (1606.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4157.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.9% vs 4.1%)
Longmont, CO
Pros
71% less violent crime than Baltimore
Households earn $31,371 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.8 pts lower (4.1%)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $488,100
Higher rents — median is $1,689/mo
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2618.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Baltimore
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 102.7 vs 103.4 (100 = US avg)
Baltimore
Median Home Value
$285k less
$202,900 vs $488,100
Longmont
Median Income
$31,371
$89,720 vs $58,349/yr
Longmont
Violent Crime
71% lower
469.3 vs 1606.2 per 100k
Longmont
Unemployment
2.8 pp lower
4.1% vs 6.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.7⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 103.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $202,900 ✓ Lower | $488,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,235 ✓ Lower | $1,689⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $89,720 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.1 min⚠ High | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.4% | 17.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 333⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 423⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 198⚠ High | 125⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (95) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 16.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.9% | 46.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 87.1% | 92.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Baltimore City Public Schools | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 43.7°F | 44.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.1°F | 90.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.7" | 16.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.3" ✓ Less | 47.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 584,548 ✓ Larger | 98,282 |
| Median Age | 36.0 | 39.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 63.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | 20.4% |
| Over 65 | 14.8% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Baltimore's cost of living index is 102.7 vs Longmont's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Baltimore is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Longmont leads 16 of 22 categories. Baltimore wins 6 and Longmont wins 16. 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 Baltimore to Longmont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($202,900 vs $488,100 median home), income ($58,349 vs $89,720), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Baltimore, MD and Longmont, CO are about 1,508 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.