Thornton, California vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 11.6% cheaper than Thornton, California.

You would need a salary of $44,183 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Thornton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Fresno
than in Thornton, California
Thornton, CA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Thornton, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower