Thornton, Colorado vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 21.6% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,822 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Golden
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Thornton, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher