Longmont, CO vs Melbourne, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Longmont
65.5
#1632 nationally
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
Melbourne leads in crime level (7.6 vs 12.9). Longmont leads in median household income ($89,720 vs $60,917). Melbourne leads in cost of living index (105 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1632) | 69.9 (#1158) |
| Population | 98,630 | 86,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,600 | $360,012 |
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $60,917 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+20.8 |
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65.5 Score
Longmont, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$551,600
Population
98,630
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
West
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D+
69.9 Score
Melbourne, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,012
Population
86,960
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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