Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greeley, CO
VS
Tracy, CA
🏆 Tracy 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
Tracy
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,717 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79 ✓ Safer
Population
94,027
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Greeley, CO
Pros
Rent averages $954/mo less ($1,208 vs $2,162)
Homes cost $271k less ($346,400 vs $617,300)
Commutes run 19 min shorter each way
11% cheaper overall cost of living than Tracy
Smaller class sizes — 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Tracy by $46,192/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
Tracy, CA
Pros
Households earn $46,192 more per year on average
55% less violent crime than Greeley
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 44°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,162/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $617,300
Cost of living runs 11% higher than Greeley
Longer commutes — 43.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Greeley
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 96.0 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Greeley
Median Home Value
$271k less
$346,400 vs $617,300
Tracy
Median Income
$46,192
$111,717 vs $65,525/yr
Tracy
Violent Crime
55% lower
301.4 vs 670.7 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greeley, CO | Tracy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.0 ✓ Cheaper | 107.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $346,400⚠ High ✓ Lower | $617,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,208 ✓ Lower | $2,162⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $65,525 | $111,717 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 43.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.4% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 163⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 177⚠ High | 79 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 144⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) ✓ Better | C- (71) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.8% ✓ Higher | 24.4% |
| High School or Higher | 83.6% | 83.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | Jefferson Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.1°F | 57.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.7°F | 93.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.4" | 12.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,949 ✓ Larger | 94,027 |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 34.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% | 64.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | 26.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greeley's cost of living index is 96.0 vs Tracy's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Greeley is 11% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tracy leads 14 of 23 categories. Greeley wins 9 and Tracy 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 Tracy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($346,400 vs $617,300 median home), income ($65,525 vs $111,717), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greeley, CO and Tracy, CA are about 912 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.