Zip 80241 (Thornton, CO) Cost of Living


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Thornton cost of living score
121.3
More expensive
21.3% higher
than the US average
0.7% higher
than the Colorado average
Thornton (zip 80241), Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 121.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.3% higher than the U.S. average and 0.7% lower than the average for Colorado.

Zip 80241 (Thornton, CO)

Housing costs in Thornton?
A typical home costs $519,600, which is 53.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.4% less expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Thornton costs $2,190 per month, which is 32.7% more than the national average of $1,650 and 15.1% more than the state average of $1,860.

Can I afford Thornton?
To live comfortably in Thornton (zip 80241), Colorado, a minimum annual income of $99,720 for a family, and $72,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Thornton?
The cost of living in 80241 Thornton, CO is quite reasonable. The median household income in the area is just over $60,000 and the median home value is right around $320,000. Even though it's a bit more than other parts of Colorado, it still offers great value for money. With the low unemployment rate and solid job market, Thornton provides an ideal place to live and work with access to plenty of amenities for all types of budgets. In addition to this, residents also benefit from low taxes on groceries and other goods and services which further boosts their spending power.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesThorntonColoradoUnited States
  121.3120.5100.0
  100.7100.7100
  85.083.8100.0
  162.4167.5100.0
  $519,600$527,200$338,100
  98.1%98.4%100.0%
  121.1106.7100.0
  110.5120.4100.0

   100=National Average

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