Cost of Living Calculator - Darien, Illinois vs Thornton, Colorado


The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 9.3% more expensive than Darien, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $109,346 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Darien, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Thornton
than in Darien, Illinois
Darien, IL vs Thornton, CO
Compared to Darien, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% higher
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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