Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greeley, CO
VS
Suffolk, VA
🏆 Suffolk 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 ✓ Larger
Suffolk
Virginia
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4
Median Household Income
$87,758 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
98 ✓ Safer
Population
94,856
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 0.7 pts lower (5.6%)
Rent averages $168/mo less ($1,208 vs $1,376)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Suffolk by $22,233/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
Pricier housing — median home is $346,400
Suffolk, VA
Pros
45% less violent crime than Greeley
Households earn $22,233 more per year on average
Homes cost $32k less ($314,400 vs $346,400)
More college-educated — 32.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 49°F vs 44°F
Smaller class sizes — 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,376/mo
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 5.6%)
Longer commutes — 29.6 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Greeley
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 96.0 vs 97.4 (100 = US avg)
Greeley
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
5.6% vs 6.3% unemployment
Greeley
Summer Heat
4.9°F warmer
July avg high 91.7°F vs 86.8°F
Suffolk
Median Income
$22,233
$87,758 vs $65,525/yr
Suffolk
Violent Crime
45% lower
371.0 vs 670.7 per 100k
Suffolk
Median Home Value
$32k less
$314,400 vs $346,400
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greeley, CO | Suffolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.0 ✓ Cheaper | 97.4 |
| Median Home Value | $346,400⚠ High | $314,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,208 ✓ Lower | $1,376⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $65,525 | $87,758 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 29.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.4% | 7.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 163⚠ High | 89 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 177⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 144⚠ High | 75 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.5:1 | 14.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.8% | 32.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.6% | 91.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | Suffolk City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.1°F | 49.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.7°F ✓ Warmer | 86.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.4" ✓ Drier | 51.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.9" | 5.8" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,949 ✓ Larger | 94,856 |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% | 70.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.1% ✓ More | 23.6% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greeley's cost of living index is 96.0 vs Suffolk's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Greeley is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Suffolk leads 15 of 23 categories. Greeley wins 8 and Suffolk 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 Suffolk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($346,400 vs $314,400 median home), income ($65,525 vs $87,758), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greeley, CO and Suffolk, VA are about 1,535 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.