Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs Idaho Springs, Colorado


The cost of living in Idaho Springs, Colorado is 7.4% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $69,448 in Idaho Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Idaho Springs
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Idaho Springs, CO
Compared to Thornton, Idaho Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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