Cost of Living Calculator - Elk Grove, California vs Thornton, Colorado


The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 10.2% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $67,383 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Thornton
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs Thornton, CO
Compared to Elk Grove, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% lower
      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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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