Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Centennial, CO
VS
Green Bay, WI
🏆 Centennial leads 15 of 23 categories
Centennial
Colorado
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$124,617 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
45 ✓ Safer
Population
107,702 ✓ Larger
Green Bay
Wisconsin
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,174
Violent Crime Index
130⚠ High
Population
106,846
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Centennial, CO
Pros
Households earn $65,443 more per year on average
65% less violent crime than Green Bay
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 0.7 pts lower (3.4%)
Milder winters — January highs near 45°F vs 25°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $586,500
Higher rents — median is $1,949/mo
Cost of living runs 13% higher than Green Bay
Snowy winters — about 64" of snow per year
Green Bay, WI
Pros
Homes cost $414k less ($172,700 vs $586,500)
Rent averages $1085/mo less ($864 vs $1,949)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Centennial
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.1)
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 87°F
Cons
Median income trails Centennial by $65,443/yr
Violent crime (495.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Snowy winters — about 56" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Centennial
Median Income
$65,443
$124,617 vs $59,174/yr
Centennial
Violent Crime
65% lower
172.8 vs 495.1 per 100k
Centennial
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
3.4% vs 4.1% unemployment
Centennial
Summer Heat
7.5°F warmer
July avg high 87.3°F vs 79.8°F
Green Bay
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 92.1 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Green Bay
Median Home Value
$414k less
$172,700 vs $586,500
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Green Bay, WI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 92.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $586,500⚠ High | $172,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,949⚠ High | $864 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $124,617 ✓ Higher | $59,174 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% ✓ Lower | 4.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.0 min | 18.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 21.2% ✓ Higher | 7.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 60 ✓ Safer | 103⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 45 ✓ Safer | 130⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 81 | 62 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) ✓ Better | B (101) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 61.3% ✓ Higher | 25.1% |
| High School or Higher | 97.4% ✓ Higher | 88.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | Green Bay Area Public School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.6°F ✓ Warmer | 24.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F ✓ Warmer | 79.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.0" ✓ Drier | 32.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 64.0" | 55.6" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,702 ✓ Larger | 106,846 |
| Median Age | 41.6 ✓ Older | 35.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.3% ✓ Higher | 56.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.9% ✓ More | 13.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Centennial's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Green Bay's 92.1 (US average = 100).
Green Bay is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Centennial leads 15 of 23 categories. Centennial wins 15 and Green Bay wins 8. 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 Green Bay or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($586,500 vs $172,700 median home), income ($124,617 vs $59,174), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Centennial, CO and Green Bay, WI are about 929 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.