Granite City, Illinois vs. Thornton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 66.8% more expensive than Granite City, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,697 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Granite City, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Granite City, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
436% more expensive in Thornton
than in Granite City, Illinois
Granite City, IL vs. Thornton, CO
Compared to Granite City, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.8% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  462.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher