Thornton, Colorado vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 13.5% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $86,493 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Sun City West
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Thornton, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower