Hamilton township (Mercer County), New Jersey vs. Thornton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 18.1% more expensive than Hamilton township (Mercer County), New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,030 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamilton township (Mercer County), New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Hamilton township (Mercer County), New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Thornton
than in Hamilton township (Mercer County), New Jersey
Hamilton Township (Mercer County), NJ vs. Thornton, CO
Compared to Hamilton Township (Mercer County), Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher