Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs Prior Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Prior Lake, Minnesota is 5.6% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $47,193 in Prior Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prior Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Prior Lake
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Prior Lake, MN
Compared to Thornton, Prior Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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