Thornton, Colorado vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 21.9% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $262,059 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Thornton, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower