Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs Porterville, California


The cost of living in Porterville, California is 21.6% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $80,254 in Porterville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Porterville, California is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Porterville
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Porterville, CA
Compared to Thornton, Porterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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