Thornton, Colorado vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 30.5% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $65,256 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
65% more expensive in San Diego
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Thornton, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower