Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Gilbert, AZ
VS
Longmont, CO
🏆 Gilbert leads 18 of 23 categories
Gilbert
Arizona
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$115,179 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
267,267 ✓ Larger
Longmont
Colorado
5
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.
Gilbert, AZ
Pros
72% less violent crime than Longmont
Households earn $25,459 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (132.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (3.5%)
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 45°F
Homes cost $34k less ($454,300 vs $488,100)
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,839/mo
Hot summers — July highs average 104°F
Longmont, CO
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 104°F
Rent averages $150/mo less ($1,689 vs $1,839)
Cons
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Gilbert by $25,459/yr
Property crime (2618.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Pricier housing — median home is $488,100
Key Differences at a Glance
Gilbert
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 102.5 vs 103.4 (100 = US avg)
Gilbert
Median Income
$25,459
$115,179 vs $89,720/yr
Gilbert
Violent Crime
72% lower
132.2 vs 469.3 per 100k
Gilbert
Median Home Value
$34k less
$454,300 vs $488,100
Gilbert
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
3.5% vs 4.1% unemployment
Gilbert
Summer Heat
13.4°F warmer
July avg high 104.2°F vs 90.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 103.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $454,300⚠ High ✓ Lower | $488,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,839⚠ High | $1,689⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $115,179 ✓ Higher | $89,720 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 4.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.7 min | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 20.5% ✓ Higher | 17.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 39 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 46 ✓ Safer | 125⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) ✓ Better | B+ (109) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.5:1 | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 47.1% ✓ Higher | 46.0% |
| High School or Higher | 96.3% ✓ Higher | 92.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Gilbert Unified District (4239) | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.6°F ✓ Warmer | 44.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 104.2°F ✓ Warmer | 90.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.8" ✓ Drier | 16.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 47.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 267,267 ✓ Larger | 98,282 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 39.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.7% ✓ Higher | 63.3% |
| Under 18 | 29.4% ✓ More | 20.4% |
| Over 65 | 10.2% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Gilbert's cost of living index is 102.5 vs Longmont's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Gilbert is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Gilbert leads 18 of 23 categories. Gilbert wins 18 and Longmont wins 5. 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 Gilbert to Longmont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($454,300 vs $488,100 median home), income ($115,179 vs $89,720), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Gilbert, AZ and Longmont, CO are about 599 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.