Thornton, Colorado vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 11.6% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,223 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Thornton, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower