Thornton, Colorado vs. Manitou Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manitou Springs, Colorado is 4.5% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $143,287 in Manitou Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manitou Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Manitou Springs
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Manitou Springs, CO
Compared to Thornton, Manitou Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower