Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greeley, CO
VS
Santa Clarita, CA
🏆 Santa Clarita leads 15 of 23 categories
Greeley
Colorado
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,525
Violent Crime Index
177⚠ High
Population
107,949
Santa Clarita
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$116,186 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
44 ✓ Safer
Population
225,850 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Greeley, CO
Pros
Homes cost $323k less ($346,400 vs $669,200)
Rent averages $1107/mo less ($1,208 vs $2,315)
20% cheaper overall cost of living than Santa Clarita
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Santa Clarita by $50,661/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
Santa Clarita, CA
Pros
Households earn $50,661 more per year on average
75% less violent crime than Greeley
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.4 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 38.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 63°F vs 44°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $669,200
Higher rents — median is $2,315/mo
Cost of living runs 20% higher than Greeley
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Greeley
Cost of Living
20% cheaper
COL index 96.0 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Greeley
Median Home Value
$323k less
$346,400 vs $669,200
Santa Clarita
Median Income
$50,661
$116,186 vs $65,525/yr
Santa Clarita
Violent Crime
75% lower
165.4 vs 670.7 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greeley, CO | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.0 ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $346,400⚠ High ✓ Lower | $669,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,208 ✓ Lower | $2,315⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $65,525 | $116,186 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 35.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.4% | 13.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 163⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 177⚠ High | 44 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 144⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) ✓ Better | C+ (84) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 26.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.8% | 38.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.6% | 91.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | Saugus Union |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.1°F | 63.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.7°F | 94.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.4" ✓ Drier | 15.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.9" | 0.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,949 | 225,850 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | 25.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 12.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greeley's cost of living index is 96.0 vs Santa Clarita's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Greeley is 20% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Santa Clarita leads 15 of 23 categories. Greeley wins 8 and Santa Clarita wins 15. 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 Santa Clarita or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($346,400 vs $669,200 median home), income ($65,525 vs $116,186), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greeley, CO and Santa Clarita, CA are about 858 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.