Thornton, Colorado vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 10.2% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,085 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Thornton, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  32.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher