Cost of living in Thornton

 Thornton (CO), United States
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Cost of living in Thornton vs. United States overall average

Thornton is 4.3% more expensive than United States overall.

Restaurants
pay 12.2% more in Thornton
Groceries
pay 3.9% less in Thornton
Transportation
pay 6.4% less in Thornton
Housing
pay 25.1% more in Thornton
Childcare
pay 10.2% less in Thornton
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.6% more in Thornton
Clothing
pay 5.7% more in Thornton

The cost of housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Thornton are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, transportation, and groceries are lower in Thornton.

Thornton Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $18.00
$11.00 - $30.00
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$12.00
$10.00 - $14.00
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.88
$1.50 - $4.50

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$3.38
$2.19 - $4.96
Local cheese (8 oz) $5.66
$3.31 - $8.53
Milk (1 gallon) $3.92
$3.00 - $5.00

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $3.24
$2.70 - $3.99
Monthly public transit pass ??
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $36,029.12
$27,000.00 - $38,824.00

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Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$67.50
$45.00 - $110.00
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $2,500.00
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1-Bedroom apartment outside city center ??
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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $1,445.06
$1,080.83 - $2,000.00
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $16,168.00
$15,710.00 - $24,500.00

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Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $6.00
$5.00 - $10.00
Cappuccino in mid-range area $5.61
$3.00 - $9.00
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$10.00
$9.00 - $12.00

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Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$57.50
$30.00 - $79.50
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$40.00
$30.00 - $80.00
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$93.36
$60.00 - $139.00

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Colorado to see the average cost of cities throughout Colorado, like Grand Junction, Aurora, Highlands Ranch, Thornton, Greeley, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Thornton.

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