Thornton, Colorado vs. Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, Iowa is 39.6% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $30,187 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, Iowa is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Mount Pleasant
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Mount Pleasant, IA
Compared to Thornton, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  51.4% lower
  Health
  37.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower