Erie, Colorado vs. Thornton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 9.8% cheaper than Erie, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,084 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is cheaper than Erie, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Thornton
than in Erie, Colorado
Erie, CO vs. Thornton, CO
Compared to Erie, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher