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Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs Lake Forest, California

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 34.2% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $308,605 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
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• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Thornton, Lake Forest is:
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  34.2% higher
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  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.5% higher
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  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
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  Personal
  2.2% lower
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