Cost of Living Calculator - Wasilla, Alaska vs Thornton, Colorado


The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 9.3% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $54,671 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Thornton
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs Thornton, CO
Compared to Wasilla, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  33.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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