Longmont, CO vs Security-Widefield, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Security-Widefield is 15.1% cheaper than Longmont. With a cost index of 115 vs 133, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Security-Widefield to Longmont should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Longmont is $1,755/month compared to $1,703/month in Security-Widefield — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Security-Widefield is more affordable at $358,600 median vs $541,400.

Median household income in Longmont is $89,724 compared to $83,916 in Security-Widefield (+6.9%). Longmont 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 Longmont spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24.4% in Security-Widefield.