Steger, Illinois vs. Thornton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 63.0% more expensive than Steger, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $285,245 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Steger, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Steger, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in Thornton
than in Steger, Illinois
Steger, IL vs. Thornton, CO
Compared to Steger, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  331.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher