Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hillsboro, OR
VS
Longmont, CO
🏆 Longmont leads 12 of 23 categories
Hillsboro
Oregon
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$98,891 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
84 ✓ Safer
Population
106,612 ✓ Larger
Longmont
Colorado
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$89,720
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
98,282
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hillsboro, OR
Pros
32% less violent crime than Longmont
Households earn $9,171 more per year on average
Homes cost $36k less ($452,300 vs $488,100)
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 91°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,797/mo
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Longmont
Longmont, CO
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (4.1%)
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Rent averages $108/mo less ($1,689 vs $1,797)
Smaller class sizes — 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Hillsboro
Cons
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
Median income trails Hillsboro by $9,171/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $488,100
Key Differences at a Glance
Hillsboro
Median Income
$9,171
$98,891 vs $89,720/yr
Hillsboro
Violent Crime
32% lower
317.7 vs 469.3 per 100k
Hillsboro
Median Home Value
$36k less
$452,300 vs $488,100
Longmont
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Longmont
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
4.1% vs 4.6% unemployment
Longmont
Summer Heat
8.7°F warmer
July avg high 90.8°F vs 82.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hillsboro, OR | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $452,300⚠ High ✓ Lower | $488,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,797⚠ High | $1,689⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,891 ✓ Higher | $89,720 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 25.4 min |
| Work From Home % | 17.4% ✓ Higher | 17.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 96 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 84 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High ✓ Safer | 125⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.2:1 | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% | 46.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 90.8% | 92.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hillsboro SD 1J | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F ✓ Warmer | 44.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 82.1°F | 90.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9" | 16.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 47.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,612 ✓ Larger | 98,282 |
| Median Age | 34.5 | 39.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.5% | 63.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.8% ✓ More | 20.4% |
| Over 65 | 11.2% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hillsboro's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Longmont's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Longmont is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Longmont leads 12 of 23 categories. Hillsboro wins 11 and Longmont wins 12. 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 Hillsboro to Longmont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($452,300 vs $488,100 median home), income ($98,891 vs $89,720), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hillsboro, OR and Longmont, CO are about 974 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.