Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Longmont, CO
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Longmont leads 14 of 23 categories
Longmont
Colorado
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$89,720 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
98,282
Victorville
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$65,746
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
134,417 ✓ Larger
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 6.2 pts lower (4.1%)
54% less violent crime than Victorville
Households earn $23,974 more per year on average
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 98°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $488,100
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,689/mo
Property crime (2618.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $188k less ($300,600 vs $488,100)
Rent averages $228/mo less ($1,461 vs $1,689)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 45°F
Cons
Median income trails Longmont by $23,974/yr
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 4.1%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 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 Income
$23,974
$89,720 vs $65,746/yr
Longmont
Violent Crime
54% lower
469.3 vs 1015.6 per 100k
Longmont
Unemployment
6.2 pp lower
4.1% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Median Home Value
$188k less
$300,600 vs $488,100
Victorville
Summer Heat
6.7°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 90.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Victorville, 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 | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,689⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $89,720 ✓ Higher | $65,746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 17.2% ✓ Higher | 9.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 125⚠ High | 101⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.0% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 92.4% ✓ Higher | 77.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.5°F | 58.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.8°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.1" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 47.4" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 98,282 | 134,417 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.7 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.3% ✓ Higher | 59.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Longmont's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Longmont is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Longmont leads 14 of 23 categories. Longmont wins 14 and Victorville wins 9. 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 Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($488,100 vs $300,600 median home), income ($89,720 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Longmont, CO and Victorville, CA are about 777 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.