Thornton, Colorado vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 24.8% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $48,429 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Boston
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Thornton, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher