Littleton, CO vs Loveland, CO

Loveland is moderately more affordable than Littleton, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Littleton scores 138 compared to 122 for Loveland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Littleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Littleton is $1,731/month compared to $1,683/month in Loveland — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Loveland is more affordable at $453,100 median vs $596,700.

Median household income in Littleton is $96,611 compared to $82,592 in Loveland (+17%). 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 24.5% in Loveland.