Fairplay, Colorado vs. Thornton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 4.4% more expensive than Fairplay, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,209 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairplay, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Fairplay, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
13% more expensive in Thornton
than in Fairplay, Colorado
Fairplay, CO vs. Thornton, CO
Compared to Fairplay, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher