Head-to-Head · City Comparison
East Los Angeles, CA
VS
Longmont, CO
🏆 Longmont leads 15 of 22 categories
East Los Angeles
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$64,119
Violent Crime Index
147⚠ High
Population
117,222 ✓ Larger
Longmont
Colorado
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$89,720 ✓ Higher
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.
East Los Angeles, CA
Pros
Rent averages $320/mo less ($1,369 vs $1,689)
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 45°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 91°F
Cons
Median income trails Longmont by $25,601/yr
Violent crime (558.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $582,400
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Longmont, CO
Pros
Households earn $25,601 more per year on average
16% less violent crime than East Los Angeles
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.2 pts lower (4.1%)
Homes cost $94k less ($488,100 vs $582,400)
12% cheaper overall cost of living than East Los Angeles
Cons
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,689/mo
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
Longmont
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Longmont
Median Income
$25,601
$89,720 vs $64,119/yr
Longmont
Violent Crime
16% lower
469.3 vs 558.4 per 100k
Longmont
Median Home Value
$94k less
$488,100 vs $582,400
Longmont
Unemployment
2.2 pp lower
4.1% vs 6.3% unemployment
Longmont
Summer Heat
8.8°F warmer
July avg high 90.8°F vs 82.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | East Los Angeles, CA | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $582,400⚠ High | $488,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,369⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,689⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,119 | $89,720 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.0% | 17.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 124⚠ High | 124⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 147⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 91 ✓ Safer | 125⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (68) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.4:1 | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.0% | 46.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 55.4% | 92.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.0°F ✓ Warmer | 44.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 82.0°F | 90.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 16.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 47.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 117,222 ✓ Larger | 98,282 |
| Median Age | 33.2 | 39.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 34.9% | 63.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.6% ✓ More | 20.4% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
East Los Angeles's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Longmont's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Longmont is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Longmont leads 15 of 22 categories. East Los Angeles wins 7 and Longmont wins 15. 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 East Los Angeles to Longmont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($582,400 vs $488,100 median home), income ($64,119 vs $89,720), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
East Los Angeles, CA and Longmont, CO are about 834 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.