Cost of Living in Thornton, CO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
161.2
100 = national avg
+61.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$70,915
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$167,618
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing208.3
Food127.2
Transportation133.6
Healthcare121.7
Utilities138.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,238
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,563
per month
The overall cost of living index in Thornton is 161.2, which is 61.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 208.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $70,915 per year to cover basic expenses.