Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lawton, OK
VS
Longmont, CO
🏆 Longmont leads 14 of 23 categories
Lawton
Oklahoma
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
87.6 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$51,561
Violent Crime Index
216⚠ High
Population
91,023
Longmont
Colorado
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$89,720 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
98,282 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lawton, OK
Pros
Homes cost $363k less ($125,500 vs $488,100)
Rent averages $791/mo less ($898 vs $1,689)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Longmont
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 87.6)
Milder winters — January highs near 51°F vs 45°F
Cons
Median income trails Longmont by $38,159/yr
Violent crime (820.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2652.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.7% vs 4.1%)
Longmont, CO
Pros
Households earn $38,159 more per year on average
43% less violent crime than Lawton
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.6 pts lower (4.1%)
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 96°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $488,100
Higher rents — median is $1,689/mo
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Lawton
Key Differences at a Glance
Lawton
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 87.6 vs 103.4 (100 = US avg)
Lawton
Median Home Value
$363k less
$125,500 vs $488,100
Lawton
Summer Heat
5.1°F warmer
July avg high 95.9°F vs 90.8°F
Longmont
Median Income
$38,159
$89,720 vs $51,561/yr
Longmont
Violent Crime
43% lower
469.3 vs 820.3 per 100k
Longmont
Unemployment
3.6 pp lower
4.1% vs 7.7% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lawton, OK | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 87.6 ✓ Cheaper | 103.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $125,500 ✓ Lower | $488,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $898 ✓ Lower | $1,689⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $51,561 | $89,720 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 16.2 min ✓ Shorter | 25.4 min |
| Work From Home % | 12.9% | 17.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 180⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 216⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 126⚠ High | 125⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (78) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 16.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.5% | 46.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 89.1% | 92.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | LAWTON | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 51.4°F ✓ Warmer | 44.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.9°F ✓ Warmer | 90.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.2" | 16.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.3" ✓ Less | 47.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 91,023 | 98,282 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 39.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.7% | 63.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.1% ✓ More | 20.4% |
| Over 65 | 12.0% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lawton's cost of living index is 87.6 vs Longmont's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Lawton is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Longmont leads 14 of 23 categories. Lawton wins 9 and Longmont 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 Lawton to Longmont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($125,500 vs $488,100 median home), income ($51,561 vs $89,720), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lawton, OK and Longmont, CO are about 530 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.