Thornton, Colorado vs. Chula Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chula Vista, California is 21.5% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $138,245 in Chula Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chula Vista, California is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Chula Vista
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Chula Vista, CA
Compared to Thornton, Chula Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower