Longmont, CO vs South San Francisco, 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
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
South San Francisco leads in walk score (63 vs 39). South San Francisco leads in crime level (8.2 vs 12.9). Longmont leads in cost of living index (133 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longmont, CO | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1632) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 98,630 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,600 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+50.3 |
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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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63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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