Median Home Price
$542,282.7
Median RentTIE
$1,880.61/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.0
Property Tax RateTIE
0.51%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
-1.5%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
−$348,231
Median Home PriceBETTER
$476,776.24
Median RentTIE
$1,895.34/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
21.0
Property Tax RateTIE
0.51%
Price Change (1Y)
-3.4%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
−$263,551
Key Differences
Home Prices
Fort Collins's median home price of $542,282.7 is higher than Thornton's $476,776.24 by 14%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Fort Collins costs $1,880.61/mo compared to $1,895.34/mo in Thornton—a difference of $14.73/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.