Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greeley, CO
VS
Kent, WA
🏆 Kent leads 12 of 22 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
Kent
Washington
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$86,966 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
129⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
135,169 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Greeley, CO
Pros
Rent averages $534/mo less ($1,208 vs $1,742)
Homes cost $132k less ($346,400 vs $478,400)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (5.6%)
17% cheaper overall cost of living than Kent
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cons
Violent crime (670.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Kent by $21,441/yr
Property crime (3019.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Kent, WA
Pros
27% less violent crime than Greeley
Households earn $21,441 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 78°F vs 92°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,742/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $478,400
Violent crime (489.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 17% higher than Greeley
Key Differences at a Glance
Greeley
Cost of Living
17% cheaper
COL index 96.0 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Greeley
Median Home Value
$132k less
$346,400 vs $478,400
Greeley
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
5.6% vs 7.6% unemployment
Greeley
Summer Heat
13.4°F warmer
July avg high 91.7°F vs 78.3°F
Kent
Median Income
$21,441
$86,966 vs $65,525/yr
Kent
Violent Crime
27% lower
489.7 vs 670.7 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greeley, CO | Kent, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.0 ✓ Cheaper | 113.0⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $346,400⚠ High ✓ Lower | $478,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,208 ✓ Lower | $1,742⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $65,525 | $86,966 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 30.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.4% | 10.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 163⚠ High | 149⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 177⚠ High | 129⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 144⚠ High ✓ Safer | 180⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | C+ (88) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.5:1 | 18.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.8% | 27.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.6% | 87.1% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | Kent School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.1°F | 48.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.7°F ✓ Warmer | 78.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.4" ✓ Drier | 44.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.9" | 6.3" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,949 | 135,169 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 34.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% ✓ Higher | 55.8% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | 24.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greeley's cost of living index is 96.0 vs Kent's 113.0 (US average = 100).
Greeley is 17% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Kent leads 12 of 22 categories. Greeley wins 10 and Kent wins 12. 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 Kent or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($346,400 vs $478,400 median home), income ($65,525 vs $86,966), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greeley, CO and Kent, WA are about 990 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.