Thornton, Colorado vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 16.4% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $58,218 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Highlands Ranch
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Highlands_Ranch, CO
Compared to Thornton, Highlands_Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher