Thornton, Colorado vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 21.9% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,056 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Thornton, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower