Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greeley, CO
VS
Hesperia, CA
🏆 Hesperia leads 13 of 23 categories
Greeley
Colorado
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,525
Violent Crime Index
177⚠ High
Population
107,949 ✓ Larger
Hesperia
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,698 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
137⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
99,878
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Greeley, CO
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.2 pts lower (5.6%)
Commutes run 18 min shorter each way
Rent averages $228/mo less ($1,208 vs $1,436)
More college-educated — 26.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Hesperia
Cooler summers — July highs near 92°F vs 97°F
Cons
Violent crime (670.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3019.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Hesperia, CA
Pros
23% less violent crime than Greeley
Milder winters — January highs near 60°F vs 44°F
Cons
Violent crime (519.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,436/mo
Cost of living runs 12% higher than Greeley
Higher unemployment (9.8% vs 5.6%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Greeley
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 96.0 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Greeley
Unemployment
4.2 pp lower
5.6% vs 9.8% unemployment
Hesperia
Median Income
$2,173
$67,698 vs $65,525/yr
Hesperia
Violent Crime
23% lower
519.6 vs 670.7 per 100k
Hesperia
Summer Heat
5.1°F warmer
July avg high 96.8°F vs 91.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greeley, CO | Hesperia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.0 ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $346,400⚠ High | $337,600⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,208 ✓ Lower | $1,436⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $65,525 | $67,698 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 9.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 42.4 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.4% | 8.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 163⚠ High | 109⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 177⚠ High | 137⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 144⚠ High | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) ✓ Better | C (81) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.8% ✓ Higher | 10.9% |
| High School or Higher | 83.6% ✓ Higher | 78.0% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | Hesperia Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.1°F | 60.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.7°F | 96.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.4" | 11.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,949 ✓ Larger | 99,878 |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 32.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% | 63.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | 29.3% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 9.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greeley's cost of living index is 96.0 vs Hesperia's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Greeley is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hesperia leads 13 of 23 categories. Greeley wins 10 and Hesperia wins 13. 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 Greeley to Hesperia or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($346,400 vs $337,600 median home), income ($65,525 vs $67,698), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greeley, CO and Hesperia, CA are about 803 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.