Longmont, CO vs Pleasanton, 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
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 12.9). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $89,720). Longmont leads in cost of living index (133 vs 231).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1632) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 98,630 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,600 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+53.6 |
D
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
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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