Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs Thornton, Colorado


The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 16.5% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,378 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Thornton
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Thornton, CO
Compared to Des Plaines, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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