Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Longmont, CO
VS
Yuma, AZ
🏆 Yuma leads 13 of 23 categories
Longmont
Colorado
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$89,720 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
98,282 ✓ Larger
Yuma
Arizona
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
93.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,312
Violent Crime Index
111⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
96,314
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Longmont, CO
Pros
Households earn $30,408 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.6 pts lower (4.1%)
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 107°F
Smaller class sizes — 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
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
Property crime (2618.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Yuma, AZ
Pros
Homes cost $302k less ($186,500 vs $488,100)
Rent averages $661/mo less ($1,028 vs $1,689)
10% less violent crime than Longmont
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 45°F
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Longmont
Cons
Median income trails Longmont by $30,408/yr
Higher unemployment (7.7% vs 4.1%)
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Longmont
Median Income
$30,408
$89,720 vs $59,312/yr
Longmont
Unemployment
3.6 pp lower
4.1% vs 7.7% unemployment
Yuma
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 93.4 vs 103.4 (100 = US avg)
Yuma
Violent Crime
10% lower
423.6 vs 469.3 per 100k
Yuma
Median Home Value
$302k less
$186,500 vs $488,100
Yuma
Summer Heat
15.9°F warmer
July avg high 106.7°F vs 90.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Yuma, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.4⚠ High | 93.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $488,100⚠ High | $186,500 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,689⚠ High | $1,028 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $89,720 ✓ Higher | $59,312 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.4 min | 17.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.2% ✓ Higher | 6.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 124⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 124⚠ High | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 125⚠ High | 59 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | C- (70) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.0% ✓ Higher | 20.3% |
| High School or Higher | 92.4% ✓ Higher | 83.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J | Yuma Elementary District (4499) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.5°F | 69.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.8°F | 106.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.1" | 3.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 47.4" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 98,282 ✓ Larger | 96,314 |
| Median Age | 39.7 ✓ Older | 32.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.3% | 64.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | 25.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.2% ✓ More | 16.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Longmont's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Yuma's 93.4 (US average = 100).
Yuma is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Yuma leads 13 of 23 categories. Longmont wins 10 and Yuma 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 Yuma or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($488,100 vs $186,500 median home), income ($89,720 vs $59,312), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Longmont, CO and Yuma, AZ are about 744 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.