What is a pro or con of living in Independence, Minnesotacompared to Longmont, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 16% more expensive in Independence.

What salary do I need to live in Independence, Minnesota copmared to Longmont, Colorado?

A salary of $100,000 in Longmont, Colorado should increase to $112,469 in Independence, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LONGMONT vs. INDEPENDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Longmont, Colorado vs. Independence, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Minnesota is 12.5% more expensive than Longmont, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $112,469 in Independence, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Longmont, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Independence, Minnesota is more expensive than Longmont, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Independence
than in Longmont, Colorado

Longmont, CO vs. Independence, MN

Compared to Longmont, Independence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% lower

Commute

23.5% higher

Health

11.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Longmont, Colorado vs. Independence, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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