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


The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 79.4% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $134,564 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
505% more expensive in Thornton
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs Thornton, CO
Compared to Decatur, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.4% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  485.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  73.4% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher

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