Spearfish, South Dakota vs. Thornton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 28.2% more expensive than Spearfish, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $115,339 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Spearfish, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Thornton
than in Spearfish, South Dakota
Spearfish, SD vs. Thornton, CO
Compared to Spearfish, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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)
  78.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  76.7% higher
  Health
  41.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher