Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Little Rock, AR
VS
Longmont, CO
🏆 Longmont leads 12 of 22 categories
Little Rock
Arkansas
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$58,697
Violent Crime Index
440⚠ High
Population
202,218 ✓ Larger
Longmont
Colorado
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$89,720 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
98,282
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Little Rock, AR
Pros
Homes cost $282k less ($205,800 vs $488,100)
Rent averages $683/mo less ($1,006 vs $1,689)
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Longmont
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.1)
Milder winters — January highs near 51°F vs 45°F
Cons
Median income trails Longmont by $31,023/yr
Violent crime (1672.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (5214.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Longmont, CO
Pros
72% less violent crime than Little Rock
Households earn $31,023 more per year on average
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 14% higher than Little Rock
Key Differences at a Glance
Little Rock
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 89.1 vs 103.4 (100 = US avg)
Little Rock
Median Home Value
$282k less
$205,800 vs $488,100
Longmont
Median Income
$31,023
$89,720 vs $58,697/yr
Longmont
Violent Crime
72% lower
469.3 vs 1672.0 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Little Rock, AR | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 89.1 ✓ Cheaper | 103.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $205,800 ✓ Lower | $488,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,006 ✓ Lower | $1,689⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $58,697 | $89,720 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.3 min ✓ Shorter | 25.4 min |
| Work From Home % | 8.8% | 17.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 363⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 440⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 248⚠ High | 125⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (104) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 16.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.1% | 46.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.4% | 92.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 50.5°F ✓ Warmer | 44.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.7°F ✓ Warmer | 90.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.4" | 16.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.8" ✓ Less | 47.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 202,218 ✓ Larger | 98,282 |
| Median Age | 36.6 | 39.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.4% | 63.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.5% ✓ More | 20.4% |
| Over 65 | 15.0% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Little Rock's cost of living index is 89.1 vs Longmont's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Little Rock is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Longmont leads 12 of 22 categories. Little Rock wins 10 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 Little Rock to Longmont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($205,800 vs $488,100 median home), income ($58,697 vs $89,720), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Little Rock, AR and Longmont, CO are about 793 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.