Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Thornton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 13.8% more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $85,347 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Thornton
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Thornton, CO
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  35.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher