Zip 80260 (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 80260), 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 80260 (Thornton, CO)

Housing costs in Thornton?
A typical home costs $427,200, which is 26.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.0% less expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Thornton costs $1,510 per month, which is 8.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,650 and 23.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,860.

Can I afford Thornton?
To live comfortably in Thornton (zip 80260), Colorado, a minimum annual income of $81,720 for a family, and $50,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Thornton?
The cost of living in 80260 Thornton, CO is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home price is around $310,000, and the median household income is just over $58,000. This combination makes it an affordable place to live for many families and individuals. Additionally, according to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living in this zip code is 14% lower than the national average. Groceries, utilities and transportation all come at rates cheaper than most areas across the nation. Furthermore, there are no state taxes in Colorado which helps keep living costs even lower. All these factors make 80260 Thornton, CO an attractive option for those looking for a quality place to call home without breaking their budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesThorntonColoradoUnited States
  121.3120.5100.0
  98.9100.7100
  85.083.8100.0
  130.5167.5100.0
  $427,200$527,200$338,100
  97.8%98.4%100.0%
  121.5106.7100.0
  110.5120.4100.0

   100=National Average

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