Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greeley, CO
VS
Longmont, CO
🏆 Longmont leads 14 of 23 categories
Greeley
Colorado
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,525
Violent Crime Index
177⚠ High
Population
107,949 ✓ Larger
Longmont
Colorado
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$89,720 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
98,282
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Greeley, CO
Pros
Homes cost $142k less ($346,400 vs $488,100)
Rent averages $481/mo less ($1,208 vs $1,689)
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Longmont
Cons
Median income trails Longmont by $24,195/yr
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
Higher unemployment (5.6% vs 4.1%)
Longmont, CO
Pros
30% less violent crime than Greeley
Households earn $24,195 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (4.1%)
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $488,100
Higher rents — median is $1,689/mo
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2618.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Greeley
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 96.0 vs 103.4 (100 = US avg)
Greeley
Median Home Value
$142k less
$346,400 vs $488,100
Longmont
Median Income
$24,195
$89,720 vs $65,525/yr
Longmont
Violent Crime
30% lower
469.3 vs 670.7 per 100k
Longmont
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greeley, CO | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.0 ✓ Cheaper | 103.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $346,400⚠ High ✓ Lower | $488,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,208 ✓ Lower | $1,689⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $65,525 | $89,720 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 25.4 min |
| Work From Home % | 7.4% | 17.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 163⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 177⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 144⚠ High | 125⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.5:1 | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.8% | 46.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.6% | 92.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.1°F | 44.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.7°F ✓ Warmer | 90.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.4" ✓ Drier | 16.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.9" ✓ Less | 47.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,949 ✓ Larger | 98,282 |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 39.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% | 63.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.1% ✓ More | 20.4% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greeley's cost of living index is 96.0 vs Longmont's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Greeley is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Longmont leads 14 of 23 categories. Greeley wins 9 and Longmont wins 14. 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 Longmont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($346,400 vs $488,100 median home), income ($65,525 vs $89,720), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greeley, CO and Longmont, CO are about 24 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.