Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Thornton, Colorado


The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 38.6% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,278 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
605% more expensive in Thornton
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Thornton, CO
Compared to Detroit, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  581.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

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