Arvada, Colorado vs. Thornton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 6.7% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $46,659 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Thornton
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Thornton, CO
Compared to Arvada, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower