Thornton, Colorado vs. Columbus, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Montana is 19.7% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,232 in Columbus, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Montana is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Columbus
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Columbus, MT
Compared to Thornton, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower