Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs La Quinta, California


The cost of living in La Quinta, California is 11.0% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,492 in La Quinta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Quinta, California is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in La Quinta
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs La Quinta, CA
Compared to Thornton, La Quinta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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