Thornton, Colorado vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 59.9% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $79,943 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Thornton, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower