Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chula Vista, CA
VS
Longmont, CO
🏆 Longmont leads 14 of 23 categories
Chula Vista
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$101,984 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
99 ✓ Safer
Population
276,103 ✓ Larger
Longmont
Colorado
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$89,720
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
98,282
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chula Vista, CA
Pros
20% less violent crime than Longmont
Households earn $12,264 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 45°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 91°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $647,100
Higher rents — median is $2,035/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.5)
Higher unemployment (8.8% vs 4.1%)
Longmont, CO
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.7 pts lower (4.1%)
Homes cost $159k less ($488,100 vs $647,100)
Rent averages $346/mo less ($1,689 vs $2,035)
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Chula Vista
Cons
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Chula Vista by $12,264/yr
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
Chula Vista
Median Income
$12,264
$101,984 vs $89,720/yr
Chula Vista
Violent Crime
20% lower
375.8 vs 469.3 per 100k
Longmont
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 111.5 (100 = US avg)
Longmont
Median Home Value
$159k less
$488,100 vs $647,100
Longmont
Unemployment
4.7 pp lower
4.1% vs 8.8% unemployment
Longmont
Summer Heat
16.2°F warmer
July avg high 90.8°F vs 74.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chula Vista, CA | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.5⚠ High | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $647,100⚠ High | $488,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,035⚠ High | $1,689⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $101,984 ✓ Higher | $89,720 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.8%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.1 min⚠ High | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.2% | 17.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 81 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 99 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 54 ✓ Safer | 125⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.0:1 | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.2% | 46.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.3% | 92.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chula Vista Elementary | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.5°F ✓ Warmer | 44.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.6°F | 90.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.0" ✓ Drier | 16.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 47.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 276,103 ✓ Larger | 98,282 |
| Median Age | 36.1 | 39.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.9% | 63.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.7% ✓ More | 20.4% |
| Over 65 | 12.2% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chula Vista's cost of living index is 111.5 vs Longmont's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Longmont is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Longmont leads 14 of 23 categories. Chula Vista wins 9 and Longmont wins 14. 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 Chula Vista to Longmont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($647,100 vs $488,100 median home), income ($101,984 vs $89,720), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chula Vista, CA and Longmont, CO are about 842 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.