Parker, Colorado vs. Thornton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 13.6% cheaper than Parker, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,314 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Parker, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is cheaper than Parker, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Thornton
than in Parker, Colorado
Parker, CO vs. Thornton, CO
Compared to Parker, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower