Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Centennial, CO
VS
Grand Prairie, TX
🏆 Centennial leads 13 of 23 categories
Centennial
Colorado
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$124,617 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
45 ✓ Safer
Population
107,702
Grand Prairie
Texas
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$76,626
Violent Crime Index
58
Population
197,279 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Centennial, CO
Pros
Households earn $47,991 more per year on average
22% less violent crime than Grand Prairie
More college-educated — 61.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (172.8 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (3.4%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 96°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $586,500
Higher rents — median is $1,949/mo
Snowy winters — about 64" of snow per year
Cost of living runs 2% higher than Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX
Pros
Homes cost $344k less ($242,900 vs $586,500)
Rent averages $568/mo less ($1,381 vs $1,949)
Violent crime is well below the national average (221.2 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 45°F
2% cheaper overall cost of living than Centennial
Cons
Median income trails Centennial by $47,991/yr
Higher unemployment (5.0% vs 3.4%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Centennial
Median Income
$47,991
$124,617 vs $76,626/yr
Centennial
Violent Crime
22% lower
172.8 vs 221.2 per 100k
Centennial
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
3.4% vs 5.0% unemployment
Grand Prairie
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Grand Prairie
Median Home Value
$344k less
$242,900 vs $586,500
Grand Prairie
Summer Heat
8.2°F warmer
July avg high 95.5°F vs 87.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Grand Prairie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $586,500⚠ High | $242,900 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,949⚠ High | $1,381⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $124,617 ✓ Higher | $76,626 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% ✓ Lower | 5.0%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.0 min ✓ Shorter | 28.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 21.2% ✓ Higher | 9.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 60 ✓ Safer | 65 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 45 ✓ Safer | 58 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 81 | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) ✓ Better | B- (92) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 | 15.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 61.3% ✓ Higher | 26.9% |
| High School or Higher | 97.4% ✓ Higher | 81.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | GRAND PRAIRIE ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.6°F | 58.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F | 95.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.0" ✓ Drier | 40.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 64.0" | 0.8" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,702 | 197,279 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 41.6 ✓ Older | 33.7 |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.3% ✓ Higher | 59.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | 27.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.9% ✓ More | 10.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Centennial's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Grand Prairie's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Grand Prairie is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Centennial leads 13 of 23 categories. Centennial wins 13 and Grand Prairie 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 Centennial to Grand Prairie or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($586,500 vs $242,900 median home), income ($124,617 vs $76,626), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Centennial, CO and Grand Prairie, TX are about 647 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.