Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs Carbondale, Colorado


The cost of living in Carbondale, Colorado is 29.7% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $97,274 in Carbondale, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Colorado is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Carbondale
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Carbondale, CO
Compared to Thornton, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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