Thornton, Colorado vs. St. Charles, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Illinois is 16.0% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $96,566 in St. Charles, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Illinois is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in St. Charles
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. St. Charles, IL
Compared to Thornton, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower