Fresno, California vs. Thornton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 19.0% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $237,948 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Thornton
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Thornton, CO
Compared to Fresno, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher