Littleton, CO vs Westminster, CO

Littleton, CO and Westminster, CO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.2% difference in their overall index. Littleton scores 138 while Westminster 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 $1,816/month in Westminster — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Littleton has cheaper rent, Westminster actually has lower median home values ($497,400 vs $596,700).

Median household income in Littleton is $96,611 compared to $96,145 in Westminster (+0.5%). Littleton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Littleton spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in Westminster.