Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greeley, CO
VS
Lewisville, TX
🏆 Lewisville leads 16 of 23 categories
Greeley
Colorado
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,525
Violent Crime Index
177⚠ High
Population
107,949
Lewisville
Texas
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High
Median Household Income
$82,006 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
125,028 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Greeley, CO
Pros
Rent averages $247/mo less ($1,208 vs $1,455)
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Lewisville
Cons
Violent crime (670.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Lewisville by $16,481/yr
Property crime (3019.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.6% vs 3.8%)
Lewisville, TX
Pros
72% less violent crime than Greeley
Households earn $16,481 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (187.4 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (3.8%)
More college-educated — 40.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 44°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,455/mo
Cost of living runs 7% higher than Greeley
Key Differences at a Glance
Greeley
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 96.0 vs 103.3 (100 = US avg)
Lewisville
Median Income
$16,481
$82,006 vs $65,525/yr
Lewisville
Violent Crime
72% lower
187.4 vs 670.7 per 100k
Lewisville
Median Home Value
$18k less
$328,300 vs $346,400
Lewisville
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
3.8% vs 5.6% unemployment
Lewisville
Summer Heat
3.6°F warmer
July avg high 95.3°F vs 91.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greeley, CO | Lewisville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.0 ✓ Cheaper | 103.3⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $346,400⚠ High | $328,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,208 ✓ Lower | $1,455⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $65,525 | $82,006 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 25.0 min |
| Work From Home % | 7.4% | 13.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 163⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 177⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 144⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.5:1 | 13.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.8% | 40.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.6% | 89.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | LEWISVILLE ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.1°F | 55.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.7°F | 95.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.4" ✓ Drier | 36.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.9" | 0.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,949 | 125,028 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 34.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% ✓ Higher | 45.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% ✓ More | 23.9% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 9.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greeley's cost of living index is 96.0 vs Lewisville's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Greeley is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Lewisville leads 16 of 23 categories. Greeley wins 7 and Lewisville wins 16. 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 Lewisville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($346,400 vs $328,300 median home), income ($65,525 vs $82,006), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greeley, CO and Lewisville, TX are about 667 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.