Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs Rock Springs, Wyoming


The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 23.9% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,862 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Rock Springs
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Rock Springs, WY
Compared to Thornton, Rock Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  72.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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