Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Longmont, CO
VS
Temecula, CA
🏆 Longmont leads 12 of 23 categories
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
Temecula
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,881 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
40 ✓ Safer
Population
110,114 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Longmont, CO
Pros
Rent averages $533/mo less ($1,689 vs $2,222)
Homes cost $116k less ($488,100 vs $604,300)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.7 pts lower (4.1%)
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Temecula by $22,161/yr
Property crime (2618.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 47" of snow per year
Temecula, CA
Pros
68% less violent crime than Longmont
Households earn $22,161 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (151.5 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 45°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,222/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $604,300
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 4.1%)
Longer commutes — 36.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Longmont
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Longmont
Median Home Value
$116k less
$488,100 vs $604,300
Longmont
Unemployment
1.7 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.8% unemployment
Longmont
Summer Heat
3.6°F warmer
July avg high 90.8°F vs 87.2°F
Temecula
Median Income
$22,161
$111,881 vs $89,720/yr
Temecula
Violent Crime
68% lower
151.5 vs 469.3 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $488,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $604,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,689⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,222⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $111,881 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter | 36.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 17.2% ✓ Higher | 14.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 124⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 124⚠ High | 40 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 125⚠ High | 80 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.0% ✓ Higher | 38.1% |
| High School or Higher | 92.4% | 93.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J | Temecula Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.5°F | 67.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.8°F ✓ Warmer | 87.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.1" | 15.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 47.4" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 98,282 | 110,114 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.7 ✓ Older | 36.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.3% | 68.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | 27.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 11.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Longmont's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Temecula's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Longmont is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Longmont leads 12 of 23 categories. Longmont wins 12 and Temecula wins 11. 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 Temecula or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($488,100 vs $604,300 median home), income ($89,720 vs $111,881), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Longmont, CO and Temecula, CA are about 808 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.