Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Longmont, CO
VS
Toms River, NJ
🏆 Toms River leads 13 of 23 categories
Longmont
Colorado
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$89,720
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
98,282 ✓ Larger
Toms River
New Jersey
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$92,012 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
92,827
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Longmont, CO
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (4.1%)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Toms River
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $488,100
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
Snowy winters — about 47" of snow per year
Toms River, NJ
Pros
71% less violent crime than Longmont
Homes cost $132k less ($356,100 vs $488,100)
Violent crime is well below the national average (134.3 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 86°F vs 91°F
Rent averages $97/mo less ($1,592 vs $1,689)
Smaller class sizes — 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Higher unemployment (5.7% vs 4.1%)
Cost of living runs 9% higher than Longmont
Longer commutes — 30.9 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Longmont
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 112.5 (100 = US avg)
Longmont
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.7% unemployment
Longmont
Summer Heat
5.3°F warmer
July avg high 90.8°F vs 85.5°F
Toms River
Median Income
$2,292
$92,012 vs $89,720/yr
Toms River
Violent Crime
71% lower
134.3 vs 469.3 per 100k
Toms River
Median Home Value
$132k less
$356,100 vs $488,100
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Toms River, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 112.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $488,100⚠ High | $356,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,689⚠ High | $1,592⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $92,012 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter | 30.9 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 17.2% ✓ Higher | 11.3% |
| 🔒 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 | 35 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 125⚠ High | 53 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | B+ (107) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.0% ✓ Higher | 34.4% |
| High School or Higher | 92.4% | 93.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J | Toms River Regional School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.5°F ✓ Warmer | 41.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.8°F ✓ Warmer | 85.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.1" ✓ Drier | 52.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 47.4" | 23.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 98,282 ✓ Larger | 92,827 |
| Median Age | 39.7 | 42.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.3% | 80.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | 21.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% | 18.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Longmont's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Toms River's 112.5 (US average = 100).
Longmont is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Toms River leads 13 of 23 categories. Longmont wins 10 and Toms River wins 13. 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 Toms River or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($488,100 vs $356,100 median home), income ($89,720 vs $92,012), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Longmont, CO and Toms River, NJ are about 1,626 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.