Thornton, Colorado vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 33.9% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $56,160 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Thornton, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% lower
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.