Littleton, CO vs Louisville, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Littleton is 16.8% cheaper than Louisville. With a cost index of 138 vs 166, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Littleton to Louisville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Littleton is $1,731/month compared to $2,069/month in Louisville — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Littleton is more affordable at $596,700 median vs $835,000.

Median household income in Littleton is $96,611 compared to $149,159 in Louisville (-35.2%). While Louisville 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, more than the 16.6% in Louisville.