Cost of living in Thornton

In Thornton, United States, a family of four typically needs around $5811 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2800 monthly.

How expensive is Thornton compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Thornton is 96% more expensive overall.

How does Thornton compare to your city?

Thornton is 38% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Thornton is, on average, 27% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Thornton?

Who is Thornton a good fit for?

Thornton tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Thornton so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in Thornton is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Thornton?

Food prices in Thornton are 34% higher compared to the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Thornton?

Public transport costs are 4% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2800 $
Without Rent
888 $
Rent & Utilities
1912 $
Food
638 $
Transport
72 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5431 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
142.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18 $
Dinner 80.5 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.95 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.02 $
Capuccino 5.55 $
Coke, 330ml 2.86 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.03 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.39 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.75 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.88 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.4 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.8 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 17.1 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.24 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.6 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.7 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.08 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.99 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.35 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.49 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.9 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 16 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.73 $
Cigarette pack 9.94 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.98 $
Monthly Pass 102 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.86 $
Taxi, 8 km 13.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 145 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11.3 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.85 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.6 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.57 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 120 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 183 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 67.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,591 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,545 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 2,260 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,806 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,291 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,465 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,431 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.56%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 44.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.5 $
Haircut 24.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 92 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 56.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,394 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 16,215 $

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