Ken Caryl, CO vs Longmont, CO

Longmont is moderately more affordable than Ken Caryl, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Ken Caryl scores 143 compared to 133 for Longmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ken Caryl can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ken Caryl is $1,950/month compared to $1,755/month in Longmont — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Longmont is more affordable at $541,400 median vs $565,700.

Median household income in Ken Caryl is $116,838 compared to $89,724 in Longmont (+30.2%). While Ken Caryl is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ken Caryl spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in Longmont.