Loveland, CO vs Security-Widefield, CO

Security-Widefield is moderately more affordable than Loveland, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Loveland scores 122 compared to 115 for Security-Widefield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Loveland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Loveland is $1,683/month compared to $1,703/month in Security-Widefield — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Loveland has cheaper rent, Security-Widefield actually has lower median home values ($358,600 vs $453,100).

Median household income in Loveland is $82,592 compared to $83,916 in Security-Widefield (-1.6%). Security-Widefield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Loveland spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 24.4% in Security-Widefield.