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


The cost of living in Poway, California is 42.3% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $213,473 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Poway
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Poway, CA
Compared to Thornton, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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