Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greeley, CO
VS
Vancouver, WA
🏆 Vancouver leads 14 of 22 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
Vancouver
Washington
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$73,626 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
190,700 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Greeley, CO
Pros
Rent averages $317/mo less ($1,208 vs $1,525)
Homes cost $57k less ($346,400 vs $403,400)
11% cheaper overall cost of living than Vancouver
Cons
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
Median income trails Vancouver by $8,101/yr
Vancouver, WA
Pros
13% less violent crime than Greeley
Households earn $8,101 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 92°F
More college-educated — 31.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (582.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,525/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $403,400
Property crime (3407.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Greeley
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 96.0 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Greeley
Median Home Value
$57k less
$346,400 vs $403,400
Greeley
Summer Heat
10.8°F warmer
July avg high 91.7°F vs 80.9°F
Vancouver
Median Income
$8,101
$73,626 vs $65,525/yr
Vancouver
Violent Crime
13% lower
582.3 vs 670.7 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greeley, CO | Vancouver, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.0 ✓ Cheaper | 106.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $346,400⚠ High ✓ Lower | $403,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,208 ✓ Lower | $1,525⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $65,525 | $73,626 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 5.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min | 23.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.4% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 163⚠ High | 157⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 177⚠ High | 153⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 144⚠ High ✓ Safer | 162⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.5:1 | 17.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.8% | 31.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.6% | 91.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | Evergreen School District (Clark) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.1°F | 47.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.7°F ✓ Warmer | 80.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.4" ✓ Drier | 44.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.9" | 4.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,949 | 190,700 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% ✓ Higher | 50.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% ✓ More | 21.5% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 16.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greeley's cost of living index is 96.0 vs Vancouver's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Greeley is 11% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Vancouver leads 14 of 22 categories. Greeley wins 8 and Vancouver 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 Vancouver or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($346,400 vs $403,400 median home), income ($65,525 vs $73,626), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greeley, CO and Vancouver, WA are about 967 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.