Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Buckeye, AZ
VS
Longmont, CO
🏆 Buckeye leads 13 of 23 categories
Buckeye
Arizona
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$94,188 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
44 ✓ Safer
Population
95,042
Longmont
Colorado
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$89,720
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
98,282 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Buckeye, AZ
Pros
64% less violent crime than Longmont
Homes cost $146k less ($341,700 vs $488,100)
Violent crime is well below the national average (166.8 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 45°F
Rent averages $92/mo less ($1,597 vs $1,689)
Households earn $4,468 more per year on average
Cons
Higher unemployment (5.0% vs 4.1%)
Longer commutes — 32.5 min average each way
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
Longmont, CO
Pros
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (4.1%)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 107°F
Smaller class sizes — 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $488,100
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
Snowy winters — about 47" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Buckeye
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 100.0 vs 103.4 (100 = US avg)
Buckeye
Median Income
$4,468
$94,188 vs $89,720/yr
Buckeye
Violent Crime
64% lower
166.8 vs 469.3 per 100k
Buckeye
Median Home Value
$146k less
$341,700 vs $488,100
Buckeye
Summer Heat
15.7°F warmer
July avg high 106.5°F vs 90.8°F
Longmont
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.0% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.0 ✓ Cheaper | 103.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $341,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $488,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,689⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $94,188 ✓ Higher | $89,720 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.5 min⚠ High | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 14.2% | 17.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 41 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 44 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 37 ✓ Safer | 125⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (72) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 20.2:1 | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.9% | 46.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.2% | 92.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 66.1°F ✓ Warmer | 44.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 106.5°F ✓ Warmer | 90.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.0" ✓ Drier | 16.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 47.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 95,042 | 98,282 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.7 | 39.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.3% ✓ Higher | 63.3% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% ✓ More | 20.4% |
| Over 65 | 12.9% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Buckeye's cost of living index is 100.0 vs Longmont's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Buckeye is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Buckeye leads 13 of 23 categories. Buckeye wins 13 and Longmont wins 10. 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 Buckeye to Longmont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($341,700 vs $488,100 median home), income ($94,188 vs $89,720), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Buckeye, AZ and Longmont, CO are about 625 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.