Dakota Ridge, CO vs Longmont, CO

Longmont is moderately more affordable than Dakota Ridge, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Dakota Ridge scores 148 compared to 133 for Longmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dakota Ridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dakota Ridge is $2,103/month compared to $1,755/month in Longmont — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Longmont is more affordable at $541,400 median vs $570,400.

Median household income in Dakota Ridge is $120,368 compared to $89,724 in Longmont (+34.2%). While Dakota Ridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dakota Ridge spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in Longmont.