Palmer, Alaska vs. Thornton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 7.0% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,481 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Thornton
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Thornton, CO
Compared to Palmer, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  33.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower