What is a pro or con of living in Thornton, Coloradocompared to Lafayette, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 154% more expensive in Thornton.

What salary do I need to live in Thornton, Colorado copmared to Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $77,000 in Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $119,185 in Thornton, Colorado (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.

LAFAYETTE vs. THORNTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lafayette, Indiana vs. Thornton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 54.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $119,185 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Thornton
than in Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette, IN vs. Thornton, CO

Compared to Lafayette, Thornton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

166.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% lower

Commute

69.1% higher

Health

7.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Lafayette, Indiana vs. Thornton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lafayette, IN vs. Thornton, CO

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