Thornton, Colorado vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 28.5% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,337 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Thornton, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower