Longmont, Colorado vs. Thornton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 2.2% more expensive than Longmont, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,800 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Longmont, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Longmont, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% more expensive in Thornton
than in Longmont, Colorado
Longmont, CO vs. Thornton, CO
Compared to Longmont, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower