Thornton, Colorado vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 16.7% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $22,496 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Salem
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Thornton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower