Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Alaska vs Thornton, Colorado


The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 16.4% more expensive than Houston, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $58,191 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Houston, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Thornton
than in Houston, Alaska
Houston, AK vs Thornton, CO
Compared to Houston, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  33.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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