Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs Los Alamos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 22.0% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,015 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Thornton, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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