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


The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 24.8% cheaper than Placentia, California.

You would need a salary of $37,586 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Placentia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is cheaper than Placentia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Thornton
than in Placentia, California
Placentia, CA vs Thornton, CO
Compared to Placentia, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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