Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Longmont, CO
🏆 Longmont leads 18 of 23 categories
Concord
California
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High
Population
125,007 ✓ Larger
Longmont
Colorado
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$89,720
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.
Concord, CA
Pros
Households earn $18,069 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 45°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $706,700
Violent crime (484.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $2,137/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Longmont, CO
Pros
Homes cost $219k less ($488,100 vs $706,700)
Rent averages $448/mo less ($1,689 vs $2,137)
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (4.1%)
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Concord by $18,069/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
Concord
Median Income
$18,069
$107,789 vs $89,720/yr
Longmont
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Longmont
Violent Crime
3% lower
469.3 vs 484.6 per 100k
Longmont
Median Home Value
$219k less
$488,100 vs $706,700
Longmont
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
4.1% vs 4.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High | $488,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $1,689⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $89,720 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% | 17.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 125⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% | 46.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 92.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F ✓ Warmer | 44.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F | 90.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" | 16.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 47.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 ✓ Larger | 98,282 |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 39.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% | 63.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.5% ✓ More | 20.4% |
| Over 65 | 15.8% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Longmont's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Longmont is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Longmont leads 18 of 23 categories. Concord wins 5 and Longmont wins 18. 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 Concord to Longmont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $488,100 median home), income ($107,789 vs $89,720), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Longmont, CO are about 918 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.