Salary Comparison
Multiple Machine Tool Setters: Thornton vs New York
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Thornton, CO
$49,169/yr
New York, NY
$38,010/yr
Our recommendation: Thornton, CO
Thornton offers $2,492 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Thornton
New York
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$49,169
$38,010
+$11,159
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,991
$2,312
+$679
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
168
-68 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,697
$4,510
$1,813
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,580
$2,950
$1,370
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$294
$-2,198
+$2,492
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.11×
0.51×
+0.60×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
1/10 (Tight)
+3
A vs B
Thornton — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.