Thornton, Colorado vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 4.0% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $76,810 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Thornton, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher