Loveland, CO vs Thornton, CO

Loveland is moderately more affordable than Thornton, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Loveland scores 122 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 Loveland is $1,683/month compared to $1,810/month in Thornton — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Loveland is more affordable at $453,100 median vs $482,200.

Median household income in Loveland is $82,592 compared to $100,985 in Thornton (-18.2%). While Thornton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Loveland spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Thornton.