Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Gilbert, AZ
VS
Westminster, CO
🏆 Gilbert leads 19 of 23 categories
Gilbert
Arizona
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$115,179 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
267,267 ✓ Larger
Westminster
Colorado
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,651
Violent Crime Index
80
Population
115,502
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Gilbert, AZ
Pros
56% less violent crime than Westminster
Households earn $24,528 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 48°F
More college-educated — 47.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Hot summers — July highs average 104°F
Higher rents — median is $1,839/mo
Westminster, CO
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 104°F
Rent averages $107/mo less ($1,732 vs $1,839)
Cons
Median income trails Gilbert by $24,528/yr
Property crime (3540.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 55" of snow per year
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Gilbert
Key Differences at a Glance
Gilbert
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 102.5 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Gilbert
Median Income
$24,528
$115,179 vs $90,651/yr
Gilbert
Violent Crime
56% lower
132.2 vs 303.6 per 100k
Gilbert
Median Home Value
$13k less
$454,300 vs $467,200
Gilbert
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
3.5% vs 4.1% unemployment
Gilbert
Summer Heat
13.1°F warmer
July avg high 104.2°F vs 91.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 105.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $454,300⚠ High ✓ Lower | $467,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,839⚠ High | $1,732⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $115,179 ✓ Higher | $90,651 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 4.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.7 min | 26.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 20.5% ✓ Higher | 15.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 39 ✓ Safer | 115⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 80 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 46 ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) ✓ Better | B- (95) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 47.1% ✓ Higher | 42.2% |
| High School or Higher | 96.3% ✓ Higher | 92.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Gilbert Unified District (4239) | Westminster Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.6°F ✓ Warmer | 48.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 104.2°F ✓ Warmer | 91.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.8" ✓ Drier | 17.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 54.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 267,267 ✓ Larger | 115,502 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.7% ✓ Higher | 63.8% |
| Under 18 | 29.4% ✓ More | 19.6% |
| Over 65 | 10.2% | 14.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Gilbert's cost of living index is 102.5 vs Westminster's 105.5 (US average = 100).
Gilbert is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Gilbert leads 19 of 23 categories. Gilbert wins 19 and Westminster wins 4. 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 Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($454,300 vs $467,200 median home), income ($115,179 vs $90,651), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Gilbert, AZ and Westminster, CO are about 586 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.