Littleton, CO vs Longmont, CO

Littleton, CO and Longmont, CO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.2% difference in their overall index. Littleton scores 138 while Longmont scores 133 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Littleton is $1,731/month compared to $1,755/month in Longmont — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Littleton has cheaper rent, Longmont actually has lower median home values ($541,400 vs $596,700).

Median household income in Littleton is $96,611 compared to $89,724 in Longmont (+7.7%). While Littleton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Littleton spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in Longmont.