Alameda, CA vs Longmont, CO
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.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Longmont
65.5
#1632 nationally
Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 39). Longmont leads in cost of living index (133 vs 206). Alameda leads in crime level (8.7 vs 12.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 65.5 (#1632) |
| Population | 75,353 | 98,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $551,600 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $89,720 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+55.8 |
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63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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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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