Commerce City, CO vs Thornton, CO

Commerce City is moderately more affordable than Thornton, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Commerce City scores 124 compared to 131 for Thornton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thornton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Commerce City is $1,626/month compared to $1,810/month in Thornton — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Commerce City is more affordable at $463,200 median vs $482,200.

Median household income in Commerce City is $106,756 compared to $100,985 in Thornton (+5.7%). Commerce City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Commerce City spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Thornton.