salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 56.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,200 a year. That is $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Colorado. It is number 74 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Littleton?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Littleton
| Size | Littleton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,549 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,653 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,092 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,451 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,549 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Littleton overall?
Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Littleton, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Littleton
Life in Littleton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Littleton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,120 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $630,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $63,060 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Littleton, CO?
Renting in Littleton costs a median of about $2,255 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Littleton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,200 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Littleton cheap or expensive?
Littleton is rated OK: rent takes 25.4% of the typical household income of $106,598. It ranks 74th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Littleton?
The median homeowner in Littleton pays $3,335 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.
Is Littleton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Colorado are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Littleton?
The median home value in Littleton is $630,600, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.
44,710 people live in Littleton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.