Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs El Centro, California


The cost of living in El Centro, California is 19.7% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $140,541 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in El Centro
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs El Centro, CA
Compared to Thornton, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  39.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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