Thornton, Illinois vs. Lawndale, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawndale, North Carolina is 16.3% cheaper than Thornton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,827 in Lawndale, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawndale, North Carolina is cheaper than Thornton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Lawndale
than in Thornton, Illinois
Thornton, IL vs. Lawndale, NC
Compared to Thornton, Lawndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower