Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Longmont, CO
VS
Pearland, TX
🏆 Pearland leads 17 of 22 categories
Longmont
Colorado
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$89,720
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
98,282
Pearland
Texas
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$111,123 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
124,478 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Longmont, CO
Pros
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $488,100
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Pearland by $21,403/yr
Property crime (2618.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Pearland, TX
Pros
80% less violent crime than Longmont
Homes cost $177k less ($311,100 vs $488,100)
Households earn $21,403 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (95.9 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (3.2%)
Milder winters — January highs near 65°F vs 45°F
Cons
Longer commutes — 33.6 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Pearland
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 103.4 (100 = US avg)
Pearland
Median Income
$21,403
$111,123 vs $89,720/yr
Pearland
Violent Crime
80% lower
95.9 vs 469.3 per 100k
Pearland
Median Home Value
$177k less
$311,100 vs $488,100
Pearland
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
3.2% vs 4.1% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Pearland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.4⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $488,100⚠ High | $311,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,689⚠ High | $1,622⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $111,123 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1%⚠ High | 3.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter | 33.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 17.2% ✓ Higher | 10.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 124⚠ High | 43 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 124⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 125⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) | A- (115) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.0% | 47.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.4% | 94.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J | PEARLAND ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.5°F | 64.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.8°F | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.1" ✓ Drier | 53.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 47.4" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 98,282 | 124,478 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.7 ✓ Older | 36.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.3% | 76.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | 28.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 11.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Longmont's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Pearland's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Pearland is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Pearland leads 17 of 22 categories. Longmont wins 5 and Pearland wins 17. 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 Longmont to Pearland or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($488,100 vs $311,100 median home), income ($89,720 vs $111,123), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Longmont, CO and Pearland, TX are about 918 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.