Longmont, CO
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
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?
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
- $229,257
- $228,088
- $226,497
- $222,461
- $219,996
- $219,983
- $217,752
- $214,562
- $206,419
- $203,895
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $11,252/mo
- $11,180/mo
- $11,084/mo
- $10,838/mo
- $10,688/mo
- $10,687/mo
- $10,552/mo
- $10,358/mo
- $9,862/mo
- $9,709/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Longmont
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.