Greeley, CO vs Longmont, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Greeley is 21.3% cheaper than Longmont. With a cost index of 105 vs 133, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Greeley to Longmont should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Greeley is $1,333/month compared to $1,755/month in Longmont — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greeley is more affordable at $369,600 median vs $541,400.

Median household income in Greeley is $68,650 compared to $89,724 in Longmont (-23.5%). While Longmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greeley spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in Longmont.