The Salary Index

Longmont, CO

Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data

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Avg Salary

$72,896

across all roles

Cost Index

104

Average

Avg Rent

$1,550/mo

1-bed apartment

Affordability

6/10

Moderate Affordability

How affordable is Longmont?

6/10

Moderate Affordability

Purchasing power score: 1.65× (take-home ÷ living costs)

With a cost of living index of 104 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,740/mo, Longmont is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.

Cost of Living Benchmarks

Cost Index

104

US avg = 100

Est. Monthly Rent

$1,550

1-bed, city avg

Avg Disposable

$1,740

after taxes + living costs

Median Salary

$63,996

across all tracked roles

Purchasing Power

1.65×

take-home ÷ costs

Jobs Tracked

791

job titles with data

Highest-Paying Jobs in Longmont

By gross annual salary

Best Jobs for Disposable Income

After taxes and living costs

Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Longmont

These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.

All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.