Thornton, IA Cost of Living


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Thornton cost of living score
73.3
Less expensive
26.7% lower
than the US average
8.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Thornton, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.7% lower than the U.S. average and 8.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

Thornton, IA

Housing costs in Thornton?
A typical home costs $107,800, which is 68.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.7% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Thornton costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Thornton?
To live comfortably in Thornton, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $20,520 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Thornton?
The cost of living in Thornton, IA is very affordable. The median home price is just over $100,000, and the overall cost of living index is 84.7, which is significantly lower than the national average. With low home prices and low taxes, Thornton provides a great place to live without breaking the bank. Other costs are also quite reasonable; groceries are 8% below the national average, while utilities are 10% below the U.S. average. All in all, Thornton offers a pleasant quality of life at an affordable price - making it an attractive option for many residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesThorntonIowaUnited States
  73.380.1100.0
  90.694.4100
  100.5108.2100.0
  21.755.4100.0
  $107,800$194,900$338,100
  100.9%98.5%100.0%
  78.671.4100.0
  101.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

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