Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Tracy, CA
VS
Westminster, CO
🏆 Westminster leads 13 of 23 categories
Tracy
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,717 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79 ✓ Safer
Population
94,027
Westminster
Colorado
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$90,651
Violent Crime Index
80
Population
115,502 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Tracy, CA
Pros
Households earn $21,066 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 48°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $617,300
Higher rents — median is $2,162/mo
Higher unemployment (5.4% vs 4.1%)
Longer commutes — 43.5 min average each way
Westminster, CO
Pros
Homes cost $150k less ($467,200 vs $617,300)
Commutes run 17 min shorter each way
Rent averages $430/mo less ($1,732 vs $2,162)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (4.1%)
More college-educated — 42.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Tracy by $21,066/yr
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
Tracy
Median Income
$21,066
$111,717 vs $90,651/yr
Westminster
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Westminster
Median Home Value
$150k less
$467,200 vs $617,300
Westminster
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.4% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Tracy, CA | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.4⚠ High | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $617,300⚠ High | $467,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,162⚠ High | $1,732⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $111,717 ✓ Higher | $90,651 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 43.5 min⚠ High | 26.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% | 15.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 78 ✓ Safer | 115⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 ✓ Safer | 80 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 76 ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (71) | B- (95) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.0:1 | 18.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.4% | 42.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.9% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Jefferson Elementary | Westminster Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.2°F ✓ Warmer | 48.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.2°F ✓ Warmer | 91.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.7" ✓ Drier | 17.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 54.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,027 | 115,502 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.4 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.0% ✓ Higher | 63.8% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% ✓ More | 19.6% |
| Over 65 | 9.7% | 14.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Tracy's cost of living index is 107.4 vs Westminster's 105.5 (US average = 100).
Westminster is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Westminster leads 13 of 23 categories. Tracy wins 10 and Westminster 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 Tracy to Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($617,300 vs $467,200 median home), income ($111,717 vs $90,651), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Tracy, CA and Westminster, CO are about 894 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.