Thornton, Colorado vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 50.1% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $135,110 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Thornton, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher