Thornton, Colorado vs. Belle Plaine, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belle Plaine, Iowa is 40.7% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $29,658 in Belle Plaine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belle Plaine, Iowa is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Belle Plaine
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Belle Plaine, IA
Compared to Thornton, Belle Plaine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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