Thornton, Colorado vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 44.7% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $151,904 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Thornton, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower