Cost of Living Calculator - Escondido, California vs Thornton, Colorado


The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 15.6% cheaper than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $63,307 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is cheaper than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Thornton
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs Thornton, CO
Compared to Escondido, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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