Thornton, Colorado vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 26.1% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,941 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Thornton, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower