Head-to-Head · City Comparison
New York, NY
VS
Westminster, CO
🏆 Westminster leads 14 of 23 categories
New York
New York
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$76,607
Violent Crime Index
177⚠ High
Population
8,622,467 ✓ Larger
Westminster
Colorado
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$90,651 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
80 ✓ Safer
Population
115,502
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
New York, NY
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 91°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $732,100
Violent crime (671.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Westminster by $14,044/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Westminster, CO
Pros
Homes cost $265k less ($467,200 vs $732,100)
55% less violent crime than New York
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.5 pts lower (4.1%)
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
Households earn $14,044 more per year on average
7% cheaper overall cost of living than New York
Cons
Property crime (3540.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 55" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Westminster
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 112.5 (100 = US avg)
Westminster
Median Income
$14,044
$90,651 vs $76,607/yr
Westminster
Violent Crime
55% lower
303.6 vs 671.0 per 100k
Westminster
Median Home Value
$265k less
$467,200 vs $732,100
Westminster
Unemployment
3.5 pp lower
4.1% vs 7.6% unemployment
Westminster
Summer Heat
6.3°F warmer
July avg high 91.1°F vs 84.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | New York, NY | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 112.5⚠ High | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $732,100⚠ High | $467,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,714⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,732⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $76,607 | $90,651 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 41.1 min⚠ High | 26.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% | 15.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 151⚠ High | 115⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 177⚠ High | 80 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (108) ✓ Better | B- (95) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.2% | 42.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.3% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 | Westminster Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 39.7°F | 48.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.8°F | 91.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.1" | 17.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 24.5" ✓ Less | 54.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 8,622,467 ✓ Larger | 115,502 |
| Median Age | 37.5 ✓ Older | 37.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 32.9% | 63.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.6% ✓ More | 19.6% |
| Over 65 | 15.5% ✓ More | 14.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
New York's cost of living index is 112.5 vs Westminster's 105.5 (US average = 100).
Westminster is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Westminster leads 14 of 23 categories. New York wins 9 and Westminster wins 14. 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 New York to Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($732,100 vs $467,200 median home), income ($76,607 vs $90,651), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
New York, NY and Westminster, CO are about 1,633 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.