The city of Longmont, CO has a population of 95,845 and is located in Boulder County. It's consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Colorado due to its proximity to Denver and gorgeous views of the Rocky Mountains. According to BestPlaces.net, Longmont ranks number three out of sixty-one cities in Colorado with an overall score of 7.7. It scored particularly well on amenities such as arts, entertainment and recreation (8.5), diversity (7.9) and housing (7.4). In terms of cost of living expenses it ranked slightly lower than the other cities with a score of 5.2, but still offers plenty of job opportunities for residents making it a great place to work and live in Colorado for people looking for outdoor activities or urban attractions nearby.
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