Longmont, CO vs Placentia, CA
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
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Placentia leads in crime level (9.8 vs 12.9). Longmont leads in cost of living index (133 vs 174). Placentia leads in walk score (50 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1632) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 98,630 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,600 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+2.6 |
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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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62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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