Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Frisco, TX
VS
Longmont, CO
🏆 Frisco leads 17 of 23 categories
Frisco
Texas
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$144,567 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
27 ✓ Safer
Population
202,075 ✓ Larger
Longmont
Colorado
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High
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.
Frisco, TX
Pros
78% less violent crime than Longmont
Households earn $54,847 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (100.9 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 65.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 45°F
Smaller class sizes — 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $531,400
Longer commutes — 28.5 min average each way
Higher rents — median is $1,803/mo
Longmont, CO
Pros
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Homes cost $43k less ($488,100 vs $531,400)
Rent averages $114/mo less ($1,689 vs $1,803)
Cons
Median income trails Frisco by $54,847/yr
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
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
Frisco
Median Income
$54,847
$144,567 vs $89,720/yr
Frisco
Violent Crime
78% lower
100.9 vs 469.3 per 100k
Frisco
Summer Heat
3.5°F warmer
July avg high 94.3°F vs 90.8°F
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 103.3 on the COL index
Longmont
Median Home Value
$43k less
$488,100 vs $531,400
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Frisco, TX | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 103.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $531,400⚠ High | $488,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,803⚠ High | $1,689⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $144,567 ✓ Higher | $89,720 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.5 min⚠ High | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 29.5% ✓ Higher | 17.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 35 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 27 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 48 ✓ Safer | 125⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A+ (130) ✓ Better | B+ (109) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 16.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 65.9% ✓ Higher | 46.0% |
| High School or Higher | 96.5% ✓ Higher | 92.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | FRISCO ISD | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.9°F ✓ Warmer | 44.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 94.3°F ✓ Warmer | 90.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.1" | 16.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.6" ✓ Less | 47.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 202,075 ✓ Larger | 98,282 |
| Median Age | 37.8 | 39.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.2% ✓ Higher | 63.3% |
| Under 18 | 28.4% ✓ More | 20.4% |
| Over 65 | 9.6% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frisco's cost of living index is 103.3 vs Longmont's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Frisco is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Frisco leads 17 of 23 categories. Frisco wins 17 and Longmont wins 6. 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 Frisco to Longmont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($531,400 vs $488,100 median home), income ($144,567 vs $89,720), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Frisco, TX and Longmont, CO are about 667 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.