Cost of Living in Longmont, CO
Population 98,958 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
The Longmont cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $541,000, rents near $1,755 a month.
Geographically, Longmont sits roughly 13 miles northeast of Boulder. Median home values run roughly 45% lower than Boulder's $983,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Longmont
The median home value in Longmont is $541,400 — 78% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,755/month, 34% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $89,724/year is 20% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Colorado's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.8%. Overall, Longmont has a cost of living index of 160 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 60% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Longmont, CO?
Longmont has a cost index of 160 (100 = national average). It is 60% above the national average.
What is average rent in Longmont, CO?
The median gross rent in Longmont is $1,755 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Longmont?
The median home value in Longmont is $541,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Longmont?
The median household income in Longmont is $89,724 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Longmont, CO?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Longmont is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.
Is Longmont, CO affordable?
Longmont is above average in cost of living, with an index of 160 — about 60% higher than the national average.
Longmont at a Glance
- Population
- 98,958
- Median Income
- $89,724
- Home Value
- $541,400
- Median Rent
- $1,755/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.3%
- Sales Tax
- 7.8%
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